Many would be well aware of the heritage disaster that is Lucena station (Quezon Province, Philippines).
The demolition of this beautiful structure being well advanced before Mayor Roderick Alcala called a halt to the vandalism.
He also requested that the building be, as much as possible, restored to its former condition.
Recently, local photographer Maurice Joseph Almadrones took some photos of the station some six years later.
He has generously allowed us to show them here.
A lovely selection of photos, showing a very sad sight.
While the destruction has not proceeded, there has not yet been any restoration progress since our visit in 2018.
Despite the damage, it is still plain to see what a lovely structure it was. But, beyond those looks, it is a major part of Lucena history and it's restoration is of the utmost importance.
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Our roving reporter Mark Chua was also in Lucena City this month.
He stopped by for photos of the restored locomotive shed and rollingstock BC-581, GC-2 and GC-128
A huge thank you to Maurice and Mark for the latest updates from Lucena.
If anyone finds themselves passing through, we would always appreciate the current rail photos of Lucena.
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