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Monday, March 6, 2023

SPOTLIGHT: LUCENA SHED 2009

 



Time for a look at the Lucena Shed back in 2009.

Note that these shots are now quite historic, with the structure having an extensive refurbishment in recent years. We returned for a look at this work during August last year, the results of which will appear on the blog at a later date.

Loco shed photographed from Lucena station, looking south towards Bicol.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Loco shed, same direction but closer up.
Photo: Brad Peadon


South end of the north end shed.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Some Kalderita passing time in the southern of the two sheds.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Mechanical Branch - Storekeeper's Office.
I never did find out the significance of the Pepsi logos.
Photo: Brad Peadon



Back in the northern most shed.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Classic old guards caboose FCD-6.
Photo: Brad Peadon



Wrecker Car. I am not entirely sure of this vehicles official designation or history. Recent talks with Mark Chua suggests that it does not appear in an 80s inventory list, nor does it appear in the one I have from the early 90s.
Photo: Brad Peadon



I am often a source of fascination for local railway kids :-)
Photo: Brad Peadon



Still a source of fascination :-).
Photo: Brad Peadon



Once somewhat of a mystery, U14C #916 (formerly #908) sits in Lucena Shed. We were later treated to the sight/sound of them starting the ol girl up.
#916 (GE 41850 of 1979) is currently in DESCO for a rebuild.
Photo: Brad Peadon



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VIDEO: Lucena Shed Before Rebuild.


VIDEO: Lucena Station.


VIDEO: Lucena Jeepneys & Buses.
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Other Lucena Blog Posts.

Lucena Eco-Tourism Road Crossing

Lucena Station - September 2021

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