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Welcome one and all to the 'Philippine Railway Historical Society' blogsite. This site was set up to share photos, historical pieces, comment and virtually anything else pertaining to transportation in the Philippines, with a special emphasis on rail. Occasional we vary from topic, but this is the less serious side of the hobby shining through - cause sometimes, in this miserable and uptight world, we just take ourselves a little too seriously.
Since 1999, the Philippine Railway Historical Society has regularly published items, FOR FREE, of railway interest on our PRHS Website. These include locomotive, rollingstock and transit updates, as well as our occasional magazine, 'Along Da Riles'.
Our interest base has grown over the years with our main Facebook railway group expanding to include groups interested in other Philippine Transport, modelling of Philippine transport and even a group for Philippine railfans interested in overseas railways.
If it sounds interesting, come join in the fun of the oldest, and most diverse, group dedicated to Philippine railways and other transport.
We look forward to meeting you.

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

SPOTLIGHT: LEGASPI STATION - BICOL PHILIPPINES 2010

 



Legazpi Station, situated in Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines, serves as the terminus for the Philippine National Railways' (PNR) South Main Line. This line extends approximately 478 kilometers from Manila to Legazpi, with the segment from Calamba to Legazpi being single-tracked and narrow-gauge. 

Opened in November 1914, Legazpi Station was initially part of the Legazpi Division Line connecting Tabaco, Albay, to Iriga, Camarines Sur. The original station building, constructed in 1939, was a pebbled structure. Over the years, the station has experienced numerous periods of service interruptions due to natural disasters, including typhoons and volcanic eruptions, which have caused significant damage to the infrastructure.
The Bicol Commuter service from Naga is set to recommence on February 25th this year following the latest restoration of the track.
An original section of the line between Travesia and Daraga, via Camalig station, was diverted due to lava damage to the section. It also suffered from steep grades.
This is believed to have opened in 1986.




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Above and below.
The front entrance to Legaspi station on Peñaranda St.
Photos: Brad Peadon



Front entrance from the foyer.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Looking north along the two platforms.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Looking northwards from the end of the station platform.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Above and below.
Looking along the platform from the north end.
Photos: Brad Peadon




Kids partaking in the sport of spider fighting on the station platform.
Photo: Brad Peadon



Above and below.
The beautiful stonework in the foyer/ticket office area.
Photos: Brad Peadon



Entrance from the main building to the platforms.
Photos: Brad Peadon




Nice solid looking buffer stop. 
Photos: Brad Peadon



A rather concerned looking rooster having a bit of a trespass.
Photos: Brad Peadon


Along the north wall of the station building.
Photo: Brad Peadon

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The following three images show a 1940 map of the Legaspi area.



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