| Powertype | Diesel-electric |
|---|---|
| Builder | GE Transportation |
| Serialnumber | 35674-35686 40742-40751 40901-40910 41838-41847 |
| Buildmodel | GE U10B |
| Builddate | 1965 (2501-2513) 1976 (2514-2523, 2524-2533) 1979 (2534-2543) |
| Totalproduction | 43 |
| Aarwheels | B-B |
| Uicclass | Bo-Bo |
| Wheeldiameter | 39 in (1,000 mm) |
| Minimumcurve | 57 degrees |
| Wheelbase | 2.18 m (7 ft 2 in) per bogie |
| Length | 11 m (37 ft) |
| Width | 2.7 m (9 ft) |
| Height | 3.7 m (12 ft) |
| Locoweight | 50 t (110,000 lb) |
| Fueltype | Fuel oil |
| Primemover | Caterpillar D398 |
| Enginetype | Diesel engine |
| Alternator | GE GMD-175 |
| Generator | Main: GE-GT601 Auxiliary: GE GY27 |
| Tractionmotors | 4 × GE 761 |
| Cylindercount | 12 |
| Transmission | Electrical |
| Gear ratio | 93:18 |
| Maxspeed | 103 km/h (64 mph) |
| Poweroutput | 1,050 hp (780 kW) |
| T/e starting | 104 kN (23,300 lbf) at 30% |
| T/e continuous | 150 kN (33,000 lbf) at 48 km/h (30 mph) |
| Locobrakes | Dynamic and air |
| Operator | Philippine National Railways |
| Operatorclass | 2500 class |
| Numinclass | 43 |
| Fleetnumbers | 2501–2543 |
| Locale | Manila Naga |
| Deliverydate | December 1965 (2501-2502) January to March 1966 (2503-2513) April 1976 (2514-2523) May 1976 (2524-2533) June 1979 (2534-2543) |
| Firstrundate | 1965 |
| Disposition | 1 active, 2 inactive, 40 scrapped |
| Notes | [1][2] |
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 one unit is active, 1 unit is transferred to Caloocan workshops after being used as a Bicol commuter hauler, one 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 | It 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 cowcatcher numbered "HC-30". |
| 2516 | Scrapped | |
| 2517 | Scrapped | |
| 2518 | Scrapped | 2518 was scrapped in 2009. Had a text under its cowcatcher numbered "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. Its 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/Inspection Run. |
| 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.
See also
References
- ^ Craig, Robert. "GE U10B Specs". Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ^ Craig, Robert. "GE U10B Roster". Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ^ "Philippine Train Enthusiasts and Railfans Club (PTERC) | GE U10B Road Switchers". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2021-12-27.
- ^ "Philippine Train Enthusiasts and Railfans Club (PTERC) | DEL 2518 MetroTren ERA", retrieved 2022-03-16