Indonesian Railway Preservation Society

IRPS’ Participations in Railway Stations Conservation Discussion

Filed under: DAOP 1, DAOP 4, Jakarta, Object, Preservation, Semarang, Station — admin @ 20:47

A team of Identification Mission on the Revitalisation of Indonesia’s Railway Stations, consisted of Homme Heringa of Bureau Spoorbouwmeester and Ben de Vries of Netherlands Cultural Heritage Agency, was invited by PT Kereta Api’s Center for Historical Asset Preservation. The mission aims at defining Indonesian-Dutch cooperation in conserving and revitalising historical railway stations in Indonesia in their urban setting and social development. At the end of the visit, the team would recommend the possibility of Indonesian and Dutch cooperation in conserving and revitalising the stations.

(Read the rest of this entry »)

Indonesia Rail Transport Roadshows

Filed under: Bandung, Cirebon, DAOP 1, DAOP 2, DAOP 3, DAOP 4, DAOP 6, DAOP 8, Education, Jakarta, Object, PT KA, Semarang, Surabaya, Train, Yogyakarta — admin @ 12:58

In order to heighten positive images and love of rail transport in Indonesia, Director of Personnel and General Division of PT Kereta Api (Indonesian State Railway Company) had developed ideas of Indonesia rail transport roadshows. The roadshows would also promote trains love campaign, education on history and development of Indonesia rail transport, and the railway company’s products and services. The director also asked IRPS’ support and assistance in the roadshows.

(Read the rest of this entry »)

Cleaning Up BB200 29 locomotive

Filed under: DAOP 4, Diesel Locomotive, FO BB200, Object, Preservation, Semarang — admin @ 10:15

For the second time, Semarang branch of IRPS cleaned up a BB200 class locomotive. This event was held in Semarang Poncol Locomotive Depot on March 26, 2009.

(Read the rest of this entry »)

A Discussion on the Finding of Samarang Station

Filed under: DAOP 4, Object, Observation, Semarang, Station — admin @ 17:23

A discussion titled “Jejak Sejarah Stasiun Kereta Api di Indonesia (History Trace of Indonesian Railway Station)” was held in Soegijapranata Catholic University, Semarang, Central Java, on March 22, 2009. IRPS was represented by Karyadi Baskoro. The speaker was A Kriswandhono, and architect-archeologist who was also the Second Head of HAPBI (Indonesia Building Maintenance Experts Grup). Acting as the moderator was Tubagus P Svarajati, the owner of Yaitu House of Art.

(Read the rest of this entry »)

A Steamy Tour in a Cepu Teak Forest

Filed under: DAOP 4, Object, Railfaning, Semarang, Steam Locomotive — admin @ 09:30

A tour named Forestry Railroad Cepu was conducted in Cepu, a region in Blora district, Central Java Province, on 28th December 2008. Its participants were members of IRPS and other people.

(Read the rest of this entry »)

A summary on Semarang Tawang station conservation discussion

Filed under: DAOP 4, Object, Semarang, Station — admin @ 20:30

Every year Semarang Tawang Station was flooded by rising tide of sea water. Therefore, PT Kereta Api Daerah Operasi 4 Semarang (Indonesian State Railway 4th Operational Area-Semarang) held a thematic discussion on conservation of the station from effects of flood caused by rising tide of sea water.

(Read the rest of this entry »)

Celebration of the 6th anniversary of IRPS at Semarang

Filed under: DAOP 4, IRPS, PT KA, Semarang, Station — admin @ 23:00

in welcoming the IRPS birthday to 6th, IRPS Semarang tried to carry out celebration as well as the staffs and the official of Indonesian State Railway (PT KA) 4th Operational Area-Semarang. It was provided a basis for by thinking that IRPS could be more known not only in the big station, but relative stations smaller, only was not known by the official’s rank of Indonesian State Railway but also the other staffs.

(Read the rest of this entry »)

BB200, 50th years celebration

Filed under: Ceremonial, DAOP 4, Diesel Locomotive, FO BB200, Object, PT KA, Preservation, Semarang — admin @ 22:38

After making a transformation to the original beige and green uniform of BB200, IRPS and PT.Kereta Api (persero) celebrating a 50th years of serving of BB200.
Railfans together with railway company washing both of restored BB20021 and BB20029.

Titled 50th years celebration of BB200, PT.Kereta Api (Persero), Dirjen Kereta Api (Director General of Railway, Transportation Department) and IRPS was made a supporting event, such as Photograph Exhibition, Drawing Competition and Coloring Competition for Children.

BB200 21 and BB200 29 locomotive at Semarang Tawang station

(Read the rest of this entry »)

Tracking from Bandung to Solo, Semarang, Tegal and Cirebon

Filed under: Bandung, Cirebon, DAOP 2, DAOP 3, DAOP 4, FO CC200, IRPS, Observation, Preservation, Railfaning, Semarang, Tegal — admin @ 10:30

In June 28-30, 2007, IRPS members (Bagus Widyanto, Intrias, Muhammad Rizky TH, Asep, Pura, Ario, Nugroho WU and Rudi Linggadiharja) organized a tracking with route Bandung-Solo-Semarang Poncol-Tegal-Cirebon line and visit to various historic assets.

Ario, Pura and Bagus Widyanto sees the old CR car at Semarang Poncol

(Read the rest of this entry »)

Celebration of the 5th anniversary of IRPS at Semarang

Filed under: Ceremonial, DAOP 4, IRPS, Semarang — admin @ 10:24

Celebration in Semarang

In June 25, 2007, IRPS Semarang members (Deddy Herlambang, Yosanto, Raymond, Syaeful, Helmi, Wahyu Aji, Tjahjono Raharjo, Safrinal, Stefanus Hanie and Nugroho WU) organized a celebration of the 5th anniversary of IRPS. IRPS has performed a activity to mess together with the officers of Semarang Poncol locomotive depot. Event of started with greeting from Deddy Herlambang (IRPS Semarang coordinator), then is continued greeting from Sutiyono and blowing the waxy at Tart cake cake by Sutiyono. Event of continued with delivery of Tart cake from Deddy Herlambang to Sutiyono and continued with informal meeting.

Deddy Herlambang (with the black jacket) gave greeting to the participants

(Read the rest of this entry »)

BB200 29 Preservation discussion

Filed under: DAOP 4, Diesel Locomotive, FO BB200, Object, PT KA, Preservation, Semarang — admin @ 14:42

IRPS visiting Semarang Poncol Locomotive Depot to discussing the continuing BB200 Preservation Program and delivery of BB200 29 photograph in large size. The restored BB200 will take action on 50th years life time achievement of BB200 series.

Delivery of BB20029 locomotive photograph to Suyatno (Chief of Semarang Poncol locomotive depot, PT Kereta Api) done by Edja consorted by Wahyuaji, Helmi Baswedan and Nugroho WU. After receiving BB20029 photograph, Suyatno tells thank to IRPS which has given contribution to Indonesian railway.

IRPS member, Edja, awarding picture of BB200 to Poncol Locomotive Depot, Suyatno

BB200 29 locomotive at Semarang Poncol depot

Meeting for 50th anniversary of BB200 locomotive

Filed under: DAOP 4, Diesel Locomotive, FO BB200, Object, PT KA, Preservation, Semarang — admin @ 08:11

in April 17, 2007, IRPS attended a meeting with Chief of 4rd Operational Area, Rono Radipto and his staff in the meeting room at Indonesian Railway State office, Semarang.
IRPS team which attend are: Deddy Herlambang, Ratri, Tjahjono Raharjo, Agam, Martinus Setiabudi, dr Rosik, Aditya Dwi Laksana and Nugroho Wahyu Utomo.

(Read the rest of this entry »)

BB200 29 locomotive preservation reception

Filed under: DAOP 4, Diesel Locomotive, FO BB200, Object, PT KA, Preservation, Semarang — admin @ 11:18

December 2, 2006 - IRPS organized the BB200 29 locomotive preservation reception at the Semarang Poncol Locomotive Depot.
Suyatno (the chief of Semarang Poncol locomotive depot, PT Kereta Api/Indonesian State Railway) starting the opening session.

BB200 locomotives which on the wane because the rare of spare part. IRPS introduces a non-profit group and based from hobby and affection toward the railway transportation.
Karlan (Chief Assistant of SPKA-Serikat Pekerja Perkeretaapian/Indonesian Railway Employee Union) also welcome IRPS and expecting to working together with IRPS.

(Read the rest of this entry »)

the BB200 06 monument at the Semarang Police Academy

Filed under: DAOP 4, Diesel Locomotive, FO BB200, Semarang — admin @ 14:46

In November 24, 2006, IRPS Semarang members consisted of by Nugroho WU, Deddy Herlambang, Raymond and Yos Santo visit to the Anti Terror Museum in the Semarang Police Academy area. Arrives at the museum received by Andre Resep. After the meeting, IRPS Semarang members with the security go to location place of the BB200 06 locomotive and a passanger car

from left : Nugroho WU, the Security, Yos Santo and Raymond

(Read the rest of this entry »)

IRPS Semarang preservation programs discussion

Filed under: DAOP 4, Diesel Locomotive, FO BB200, Object, PT KA, Preservation, Semarang — admin @ 14:55

In November 1, 2006, IRPS Semarang members organized a meeting with Suyato (Chief of Semarang Poncol Depot) to introduce the IRPS programs

Suyatno (the chief of Semarang Poncol Depot, right) gave the greeting for the guest

(Read the rest of this entry »)