Diesel-electric locomotives used by Philippine National Railways
PNR 2500 class |
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DEL 2540 in Naga, Camarines Sur. 2540 was the first unit wearing the Orange livery. |
Type and origin |
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Power type | Diesel-electric |
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Builder | GE Transportation |
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Serial number | 35674-35686 40742-40751 40901-40910 41838-41847 |
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Model | GE U10B |
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Build date | 1965 (2501-2513) 1976 (2514-2523, 2524-2533) 1979 (2534-2543) |
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Total produced | 43 |
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Specifications |
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Configuration:
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• AAR | B-B |
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• UIC | Bo-Bo |
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Gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
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Wheel diameter | 39 in (1,000 mm) |
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Minimum curve | 57 degrees |
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Wheelbase | 2.18 m (7 ft 2 in) per bogie |
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Length | 11 m (37 ft) |
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Width | 2.7 m (9 ft) |
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Height | 3.7 m (12 ft) |
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Loco weight | 50 t (110,000 lb) |
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Fuel type | Fuel oil |
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Prime mover | Caterpillar D398 |
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Engine type | Diesel engine |
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Alternator | GE GMD-175 |
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Generator | Main: GE-GT601 Auxiliary: GE GY27 |
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Traction motors | 4 × GE 761 |
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Cylinders | 12 |
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Transmission | Electrical |
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Gear ratio | 93:18 |
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Loco brake | Dynamic and air |
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Performance figures |
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Maximum speed | 103 km/h (64 mph) |
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Power output | 1,050 hp (780 kW) |
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Tractive effort:
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• Starting | 104 kN (23,300 lbf) at 30% |
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• Continuous | 150 kN (33,000 lbf) at 48 km/h (30 mph) |
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Career |
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Operators | Philippine National Railways |
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Class | 2500 class |
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Number in class | 43 |
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Numbers | 2501–2543 |
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Locale | Manila Naga |
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Delivered | December 1965 (2501-2502) January to March 1966 (2503-2513) April 1976 (2514-2523) May 1976 (2524-2533) June 1979 (2534-2543) |
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First run | 1965 |
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Disposition | 1 active, 2 inactive, 40 scrapped |
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The PNR 2500 class is a class of 43 GE U10B Diesel Electric Locomotives first introduced in 1965 with the delivery of the first 13 locomotives of the class.[2][3] The locomotives were previously used for long haul services in the PNR North Main Line and the PNR South Main Line.
Build numbers
The following are the build numbers of the PNR 2500 class.[2]
Locomotive Number | Build Number | Year | References |
2501 | 35674 | 1965 | [3][2] |
2502 | 35675 |
2503 | 35676 | 1966 |
2504 | 35677 |
2505 | 35678 |
2506 | 35679 |
2507 | 35680 |
2508 | 35681 |
2509 | 35682 |
2510 | 35683 |
2511 | 35684 |
2512 | 35685 |
2513 | 35686 |
2514 | 40742 | 1976 |
2515 | 40743 |
2516 | 40744 |
2517 | 40745 |
2518 | 40746 |
2519 | 40747 |
2520 | 40748 |
2521 | 40749 |
2522 | 40750 |
2523 | 40751 |
2524 | 40901 |
2525 | 40902 |
2526 | 40903 |
2527 | 40904 |
2528 | 40905 |
2529 | 40906 |
2530 | 40907 |
2531 | 40908 |
2532 | 40909 |
2533 | 40910 |
2534 | 41838 | 1979 |
2535 | 41839 |
2536 | 41840 |
2537 | 41841 |
2538 | 41842 |
2539 | 41843 |
2540 | 41844 |
2541 | 41845 |
2542 | 41846 |
2543 | 41847 |
Status
As of May 2023, only 1 unit is active, 1 unit is transferred to Caloocan workshops after being used as a Bicol commuter hauler, 1 unit is beyond economical repair, and 40 units were scrapped.
Locomotive Number | Status | Notes |
2501 | Scrapped | |
2502 | Scrapped | |
2503 | Scrapped | |
2504 | Scrapped | |
2505 | Scrapped | |
2506 | Scrapped | |
2507 | Scrapped | Scrapped in the late-2000's. |
2508 | Scrapped | |
2509 | Scrapped | |
2510 | Scrapped | Scrapped in 2009. |
2511 | Scrapped | 2511 had 2515's cowcatcher refitted on it. |
2512 | Scrapped | 2512 was once used as a Christmas Train in 1974. |
2513 | Scrapped | |
2514 | Scrapped | |
2515 | Scrapped | 2515 was scrapped In 2009. Had a text under its numbering cowcatcher "HC-30". |
2516 | Scrapped | |
2517 | Scrapped | |
2518 | Scrapped | 2518 was scrapped in 2009. Had a text under its numbering cowcatcher "HC-29" when it was in red and green livery. [4] |
2519 | Scrapped | |
2520 | Scrapped | |
2521 | Scrapped | |
2522 | Scrapped | 2522 was a part of a failed rehabilitation project. Her cab was used by 5002 following a crane mishap in 1996. |
2523 | Scrapped | |
2524 | Scrapped | |
2525 | Scrapped | |
2526 | Scrapped | |
2527 | Scrapped | |
2528 | Scrapped | 2528 was a part of a failed rehabilitation project. Scrapped in the mid to late-2000's. |
2529 | Scrapped | |
2530 | Scrapped | |
2531 | Scrapped | |
2532 | Scrapped | |
2533 | Scrapped | |
2534 | Scrapped | |
2535 | Inactive | 2535 was declared Beyond Economical repair at Caloocan Workshops in 2016. |
2536 | Scrapped | Scrapped in the late-2000's. |
2537 | Scrapped | Scrap in the late-2000's. |
2538 | Inactive | 2538 was transferred to Tutuban Yard. The last unit wearing the Blue II livery and is currently awaiting repairs. |
2539 | Scrapped | Scrapped in 2009. |
2540 | Active | 2540 was repainted in Orange livery in 2021. 2540 currently serves as Legazpi Yard Shunter. |
2541 | Scrapped | |
2542 | Scrapped | |
2543 | Scrapped | |
Parts acquisition
Parts for only 1 active locomotive are sourced from inactive locomotives as new parts for the U10B are not available.
Gallery
See also
References
- ^ Craig, Robert. "GE U10B Specs". Retrieved June 8, 2014.
- ^ a b c d Craig, Robert. "GE U10B Roster". Retrieved June 8, 2014.
- ^ a b "Philippine Train Enthusiasts and Railfans Club (PTERC) | GE U10B Road Switchers". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ Philippine Train Enthusiasts and Railfans Club (PTERC) | DEL 2518 MetroTren ERA, retrieved March 16, 2022
Rolling stock of the Philippines
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Mainline locomotives | |
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Switcher locomotives | |
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Coaches | - Manila–Dagupan coaches (1885–91)
- Metropolitan (1914)
- 7 series (1949–78)
- 7A-100 I (1949)
- 7A-100 II (1974–78)
- 7B (1962)7BP (1968)
- 7C
- 7E (1974)
- 7SE
- PC777/286 (1960)
- 7A-2000 (1969–78, acq. 1999–2001)
- NR (1969–78)
- 14 series (1966–79, acq. 2004, 2011)
- 203
- 8300
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Electric multiple units | |
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- Names in Italics are either decommissioned or not yet in service.
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Active | Diesel multiple units | |
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Locomotives | |
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Loco-hauled railcars | |
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Work trains | |
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Future | |
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Withdrawn | Steam tank locomotives | - Manila (1885–86)
- Dagupan (1888–1890)
- V (Cabanatuan) (1905)
- W (San Fernando) (1907)
- X (Cavite) (1906)
- 70 (1908)
- 120 (1910)
- 160 (1914)
- 300 (1914)
- 127, 128 (1917)
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Tender locomotives | - 100 (1906)
- D/37 (1907)
- 110 (1912)
- 130 (1912)
- 110 (1910)
- 45 (1919–21)
- 170 (1922)
- 200 (1922)
- 140 (1927)
- 250 (1928)
- 800 (1944)
- 630 (1948)
- 100 (1948)
- 300 (1951)
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Diesel locomotives | - 8500 (1944)
- 1000 (1955–56)
- 2000 (1955–56)
- 3000 (1955)
- 4000 (1955)
- 3500 (ja)‡ (c. 1960)
- 1500 (1966–68)
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Railcars and multiple units | - MC (c. 1930–1949)
- JMC (1955)
- MC/MCBP (1968, 1973)
- CMC (1974–76)
- KiHa 52 (1963–66, acquired 2011)
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Loco-hauled railcars | - Manila–Dagupan coaches (1885–91)
- Metropolitan (1914)
- 7 series (1949–61)
- 7A (ja) (1948, 1952)
- 7A-100 II (1974–78)
- 7B (1950)
- 7BM (1952–55)
- 7BP (1968)
- 7C (1948–50)
- 7C (II) (1956)
- 7C-200 (1958–61)
- 7K (1960)
- 7E/7SE (c. 1974)
- 7A-2000 (ja) (1969–78, acq. 1999–2001)
- 14 (ja) (1966–79, acq. 2004, 2011)
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