The San Carlos Milling Company Inc. Steam Train No. 1 was built in 1912 and served to transport harvested sugarcane for the local sugar industry. It is made of durable materials like steel and wood, measuring about 7.6 meters long, but many internal parts are now missing or damaged. The train played a key role in San Carlos City’s economy by helping move sugarcane efficiently, which boosted the city’s growth and development. It symbolizes the city’s rich industrial and agricultural history and reflects early 20th-century engineering skill. Currently, the train is displayed in People’s Park but shows signs of rust and brittleness due to age and coastal exposure. Conservation efforts include rust-proof painting and protective maintenance.
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Photo Credit/s:
Rogedem Marnil V. Nemenzo, 2024
Mappers:
Joe Margarette G. Vega, Rossie D. Oberez, Rogedem Marnil V. Nemenzo
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