Philippine Railway Historical Society News and History!

WHEEL GOOD NEWS

The new year saw an exciting preservation development on the 

'Philippine National Railways (PNR)' front.

Earlier in 2019, PRHS member 'Jan Reigner Mercado' took a couple of photos showing surviving steam locomotive wheels at the former Baliuag railway station in Bulacan. Thankfully, he shared these great shots with the group.

The historical importance of these artifacts is immeasurable and I have to say I was quite amazed to see them there.
It was of great importance that they be saved, but I was not really sure how
that could be achieved.
  Thankfully, PNR management took the initiative and set a truck up to rescue them and return them home to Tutuban station for display.

The first two photos were taken at Baliuag by Jan Reigner Mercado.

The above photo of Baliuag station by Jan, prompted the following interesting information from Bamba Florentino.

" Baliuag train station was gutted by fire before the end of the last world war. It was repaired during the 50's but 5he high pitch roof was eliminated and replaced by a low pitch that you see now on this picture."

Mark Chua took this photo of the wheel back at home in Tutuban station and on display for everyone to witness a little part of their rich railway history.

Thank you 'Philippine National Railways' for your support of rail heritage.

Thank you to Mark Chua, Bamba Florentino and Jan Reigner Mercado for information contained in this article.