On my way to the PNR line in Caloocan, I stumbled upon this horror house. It is located in Samson Road near Bonifacio’s monument (or simply Monumento). There was no one inside the house except for these creepy creatures. 
The front view of the horror house.
Take a closer look. What a tribute to Michael Jackson!
From another angle
One of the more fascinating displays
Happy Halloween!
I went to Caloocan last Thursday to find the old PNR line, which I believe is part of the PNR rehabilitation. I took the LRT to Monumento and from there walked towards the direction of Malabon via Samson Road. For beginners like me, this Caloocan line is a part of the route of the old Dagupan Express.
The Caloocan line is an important junction of the PNR since it is here where the Northrail and Southrail will meet through the Northrail-Southrail linkage project. When I was still in high school, the first trip in the morning is from Calamba to Caloocan, and the last trip in the evening is from Caloocan to Calamba. But in 2004 the PNR axed this trip.
Now let’s go to the pictures.
This is the PNR Hospital in Samson Road, now in a state of neglect. (But I believe that it’s just recently that they’ve abandoned the hospital service because of the PhilHealth sign.)
The PNR Hospital from another angle.
This is the PNR line that supposedly crosses Samson Road. El Bigotilyo (Caloocan Mayor Recom Echiverri) had the rail covered by asphalt. When? I don’t know.
And this section is blocked. The reason, I also don’t know. BTW, I tried to see what’s inside but it’s well sealed and that’s the best angle I can shoot.
The PNR line that’s supposedly crossed Samson Road.
Filthy railway reminiscent of the rails in Paco, Manila.
This railroad crossing is on 10th Avenue, near A. Mabini. Notice that the line is partially covered by asphalt.
Still on 10th Avenue. This is converted to an extension of a palengke, just like in Bicutan before.
The PNR Management Center in T. Bugallon Street. A guard told me to ask permission first from their commander to take photos, but later on he allowed me 
We actually shared stories about the PNR.
The PNR Junkyard… I mean railyard in Caloocan.
Old, battered diesel units rotting in the railyard. Manong guard told me that before me, two kolehiyalas were posing there. Sayang, di ko naabutan
The tora-tora, without the sloping roof. The PNR came out with this concept to avoid their coaches collect garbage thrown by squatters. Slide nga naman pabalik sa kanila yung basura…
Another shot at the tora-tora.
Take a closer look at this. A diesel connected to a tora-tora (partially covered by another diesel) in a worse state of decay.
The Bicol Express economy class. I believe this train’s last trip to Bicol was way back 2006.
A diesel towing a baggage/power locomotive towards the railyard.
The old PNR Printing and Warehousing Office. Now, they transferred their printing services to Tutuban.
This building is named after Horace L. Higgins, the American pioneer of Philippine Railways. And just like the railways he pioneered, the hall is in a state of neglect.
Another shot at the Higgins Hall.
The PNR Caloocan is not that inactive. Aside from diesels towing old coaches, it is here where the PNR produce their concrete ties (this is where you put the rail). But because time is not on my side, this trip might have an encore. Watch out for the Part 2 of the PNR Caloocan trip.
I went to Intramuros with my high school classmate Marian. Intramuros is memorable for our section since (1) we had a project in Filipino, a scrapbook with pictures depicting scenes from El Filibusterismo, and (2) we had our JS Prom in Fort Santiago.
The wall towards Rizal Shrine.
A closer look at the arch.
This is the dungeon, where we shot one of the scenes.
As far as I can remember, this is the same angle for that scene.
The marker
Inside the dungeon
Without the flash
Marian taking a look somewhere.
A random shot in Fort Santiago
This section is closed, but this is actually where the Pasig River meets Manila Bay.
Tau Gamma Vandals…
If I’m not mistaken, this is the Maestranza archeological site. Chinese ceramics are said to be found here.
Another shot at Maestranza
Workers at Maestranza
Fort Santiago’s wall with modern high-rise buildings at the background
Fort Santiago at another angle
Batteries at Baluarte de San Miguel
Still part of the Baluarte de San Miguel
Manila Cathedral
The Al Rey Statue
Al Rey pointing Manila Cathedral
I was on the way home when I saw some teenagers being brought up by the police to the nearby police station here in Tunasan. Not a quality photo, though, since I have to take this from the other side of the road.
Allegedly, these people broke up and stole from a hardware within the area. With the help of security guards in our subdivision and some concerned citizens, these crooks were captured. Not to mention the quick response of the police.
In times of crisis, it’s understandable that most of us are facing poverty. But poverty is not and never a good reason to steal the livelihood of others.
Last week, I rode a PNR train to Tutuban to canvass materials for silkscreen printing. Not much shooting people though, and I’m still fascinated with anything related to transportation. Most of the photos were took inside the PNR junkyard… I mean railyard in Tutuban.
This is the Tayuman triangle. These concrete ties are going to Caloocan.
This one is the rail from Caloocan to Tutuban.
And finally, this is where the rail from Caloocan to Tutuban merge. I believe they will put a switch here.
I don’t know how they call this one. But I see this as a part of the Bicol train before.
The “Tora-tora,” the veteran of the Tutuban-Alabang/Calamba/Binan route at its final resting place.
Update (29 October 2009): This is the breakdown train. It is used to assist trains that break down by lifting them off the track. Kudos to roan carl’s post.
The Cargo Express.
A old, rotten PNR coach
The new PNR-DMU unloading passengers at Tutuban.
I believe this is the coach PNR will use in its Bicol run.
I also don’t know its name. But I’ve seen this in action, firming the soil foundation of the rails. (Update 29 October 2009: This is called the tampering machine. Thank you roan carl.)
The new PNR-DMU. With a regular service from Tutuban to Bicutan and vice versa.
The old engine of the Dagupan Express.
Not sure with this one if it’s still a Dagupan Express. The logo is the old Manila Railroad Company (MRR) logo.
The refurbished PNR Main Office in Tutuban.
This is the former office of the Manila Railroad Company, now known as the Tutuban Centermall.
