PHILIPPINE RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The sister group to this one, looking at the railway (and other) hobby in the Philippines.
There are still railways in the Philipines and expansion seems likely.
Railfanning there is not the fun experience it once was, the growing numbers of security guard, and paranoia, has made it a little bit harder to conduct our pastime.
However, at least they are paid minions, unlike the self-appointed railfan nazis we ut up within Australia.
Better still, most seem horrified by the prospect of telling a foreigner what to do.

If bored, come and look at our PRHS blog, you may find yourself enticed enough to go argue with moronic security guard as a change from moronic foamers, and the groups about them. Hiya Greg.

PHRS Blogsite

PART 5

  It is with some sadness that we reach the final instalment of our SMUT "Preservation Volunteers" series, a look at SMUTTERs giving to preservation.
I hope that we have been able to show you the great work our members do, despite the accusations of a couple of self-appointed railway preservation supremos.
  This important work, regardless of the haters, and we encourage everyone to try to donate a little of their time to forwarding the hobby.
 Let's make railfanning great again :-)

Michael Grantham at Zig Zag.

A little Grantham being prepared for a railfan future.

SMUTTERs Michael Grantham and Chris Eagle, with others.

Zach.

Some of Roy Howarth's handiwork. 

Linda at State Mine. 

Thank you for viewing our tribute to SMUTTERs and their great 

work in the area of preservation.

Whether it is rail, bus or water based, there is a good chance you will find a SMUTTER in there and hard at it.

The haters may hate - But they are never going to win.

HELP SAVE A HISTORIC LADY

Readers, please take the time to fill out the petition at the attached link.

Please also try to get as many as you can to likewise sign and post it 

to the address given.

The government has said that they will only accept signatures done in this way.

We are aiming to get as many as possible as quickly as possible.

Please help to show the NSW government that the loss of these priceless Sydney icons is just intolerable. 

The petition can be printed HERE.

Photo: Roy Howarth

PART 4

   Welcome to the fourth part of our look at SMUTTERs doing their bit for railway preservation. As each part has appeared, the contributions have continued to increase.
  In view of this, parts 4 and 5 will be extended in length to try to catch up.

  The series has also lead to the suggestion of recognizing those SMUTTERs who give so much to the model railway hobby. The suggestion has been taken up and will start early in 2018.
  We will soon be asking for contributions to that.

Taki doing the buffet car duties.

Zane working on something or another.

The preservation work of SMUTTERs is not limited to railways.
Daniel Callender is seen here needle gunning on the MV Cape Don.
Sydney Harbour.

Robert Mcfarlane hard at up u at State Mine.

Matthew Wilson on tour duties.

The State Mine 2 car set keeps SMUTTERs regularly busy.
Zac Dray is seen with Taki and Zane in the above views.

An eccentric crank carrying an eccentric rod.
Michael at the Zig Zag Railway.

Two more shots of Michael Grantham getting his dirty on the Zig Zag Railway.

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Stay tuned for the last in the series.

A project the Semi-Retired Foamer and S*M*U*T are proud to be part of.

Howdee, and welcome back to the third installment of our rapidly growing photographic expose on the preservation efforts of S*M*U*T group members. 

What started out as a two part article, has inspired people to send in enough shots to ensure at least one more following this.
All this has lead me to reflect on the group and how lucky we are to have those who are in it. Such a great, hard working and dedicated group of volunteers, giving their all, despite the negativity that a few in the preservation hobby aim their way.

Without you guys we would be much the poorer.

Brad has devoted a large amount of time to promoting railway 

heritage in the Philippines.
After eight years of effort, 2007 saw the first attempt at setting u an official railway preservation group.
This group went on to restore the historic BUDA car above, as well as donating to a heritage railway display at the main passenger terminal of Tutuban.
He is currently working on the early stages of something bigger.

Zachary Dray dedicating his time to the bus preservation industry as well.

Sohtaka being a PSM on the State Mine Christmas tour to Tarana.

Linda Mcfarlane is a regular volunteer at Lithgow's 'State Mine Railway Museum'.

No, Zane is not sleeping on the job.
This one one SMUTTER the rest of himself as well.

The CPH 'Dream Team'.
Linda, Zane and Aaron.

Geoff Riley caught fitting the waugh grate side bearer bars to 3237.

Lithgow State Mine Railway website!

The final (possibly) instalment in the series will be available soon.

Welcome back to the second part of our look at the great work of the 

"Strange Modelers of Universal Trains' members and the great work they do.
Our group is based on friendship and giving back to the railway hobby. Two things that seem to scare so many people.
The first part of this article inspired many more to send in, even more, shots of SMUTTERs at work in the preservation scene.
Thank you to one and all.

Lenny Stewart drives the final spike on the restored platform Rd Crookwell.

Evan Rees was captured here needle gunning the bogies of MAM907.

Albert Melchert busy deplating (if that is a word) sleepers at Crookwell.

Zachary Dray is a regular sight on train tours, spending his free time helping passengers enjoy the experience even more.

Albert is SMUTs trike expert, having restored many over the years and with a great personal collection.

Though he is behind the camera in this shot, Bradly Coulter was conductor and trainee driver in this historic shot on the wharves at Newcastle.

Ben Barnes is another familiar sight on railway tours. This time he was the guard on a double headed steam train to Newcastle for THNSW.

Dodgy Lyons seems no more happier than when up front of the 
restored Red Rattler set.

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Stay tuned for part 3 - Coming soon.