PNR 2500 class

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PNR 2500 Class
PNR DEL 2540.png
DEL 2540 performing as a work train with an SVI shunter at the back. 2540 was the first unit wearing the orange livery.
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
DesignerGeneral Electric
BuilderGeneral Electric
Serial number35674-35686
40742-40751
40901-40910
41838-41847
ModelGE U10B
Build date1965 (2501-2513)
1976 (2514-2523, 2524-2533)
1979 (2534-2543)
Total produced43
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARB-B
 • UICBo-Bo
Gauge3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm)
Wheel diameter1,000 mm (39 in)[1]
Minimum curve57 degrees
Wheelbase7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) per bogie
Length37 ft (11 m)
Width9 ft (2.7 m)
Height12 ft (3.7 m)
Loco weight110,000 lb (50 t)
Fuel typeFuel oil
Prime moverCaterpillar D398
Engine typeDiesel engine
Cylinders12
Transmission93/18 gear ratio
Loco brakeWABCO 26L
Performance figures
Maximum speed64 mph (103 km/h)
Power output1,050 hp (780 kW)
Tractive effort23,300 lb (10,600 kg) starting
33,000 lb (15,000 kg) continuous at 30 mph (48 km/h)
Career
OperatorsPhilippine National Railways
Class2500 Class
Number in class43
Numbers2501 - 2543
LocaleManila
Naga
DeliveredDecember 1965 (2501-2502)
January to March 1966 (2503-2513)
April 1976 (2514-2523)
May 1976 (2524-2533)
June 1979 (2534-2543)
First run1965
DispositionOf the 43 engines,
Unit 2540 is active
Unit 2538 is transferred to Caloocan Workshops, Unit 2535 is Beyond Economical Repair
40 are historic
Key features are noted from these references.[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 [4][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 December 2021, 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
2508 Scrapped
2509 Scrapped
2510 Scrapped [5]
2511 Scrapped
2512 Scrapped
2513 Scrapped
2514 Scrapped
2515 Scrapped
2516 Scrapped
2517 Scrapped
2518 Scrapped [6]
2519 Scrapped
2520 Scrapped
2521 Scrapped
2522 Scrapped [7]
2523 Scrapped
2524 Scrapped
2525 Scrapped
2526 Scrapped
2527 Scrapped
2528 Scrapped
2529 Scrapped [8]
2530 Scrapped [9]
2531 Scrapped
2532 Scrapped
2533 Scrapped
2534 Scrapped
2535 Inactive Beyond economical repair at Caloocan workshops. Declared BER in 2016.
2536 Scrapped [10]
2537 Scrapped
2538 Inactive Transferred to Caloocan workshops. The last unit wearing the Blue II livery.
2539 Scrapped
2540 Active Repainted in Orange livery in October 2020. The only active unit.[11]
2541 Scrapped
2542 Scrapped [12]
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[]

  • PNR 900 Class
  • PNR 5000 Class

References[]

  1. ^ a b Craig, Robert. "GE U10B Specs". Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d Craig, Robert. "GE U10B Roster". Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  3. ^ "Philippine Train Enthusiasts and Railfans Club (PTERC) | GE U10B Road Switchers". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  4. ^ "Philippine Train Enthusiasts and Railfans Club (PTERC) | GE U10B Road Switchers". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  5. ^ "Philippine Train Enthusiasts and Railfans Club - PNR DEL 2510, a G.E "U10B Prototype" Yard Switcher, wearing "Philippines 2000" Livery *NOTICE" it has a Synchronization System... BUT it has no Pneumatic System photo credits to the owner [Admin-03 Jhay Hadlocon] | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  6. ^ "Philippine Train Enthusiasts and Railfans Club - PNR DEL 2518 hauling CMC/CTC a.k.a Tora-Tora photo credits to the owner [Admin-03 Jhay Hadlocon] | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  7. ^ "The old Philippines "Pearl of the orient " - Philippine National Railways (PNR) southbound passenger with diesel locomotive 2522 trailing at northern end between Atimonan and Gumaca, Quezon, Philippines. Photo taken on February 8, 1988. By John Ward | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
  8. ^ "Philippine Train Enthusiasts and Railfans Club - PNR DEL 2529 cruising Claro M. Recto Ave. (Divisoria) photo credits to the owner [Admin-03 Jhay Hadlocon] | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  9. ^ "Philippine Train Enthusiasts and Railfans Club - PNR DEL 2530 ready for shipment in the Philippines photo credits to Sir Dirk Paul Celoso [Admin-03 Jhay Hadlocon] | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  10. ^ "Philippine Railways | DEL 2536 crossing rail bridge in PNR north area". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  11. ^ PNR DEL 2540 in new orange paint livery passing Bicutan Station (December 04, 2020), retrieved December 31, 2021
  12. ^ "Philippine Train Enthusiasts and Railfans Club - PNR DEL 2542, 911 and 912 @ Camalig Station *NOTE* PNR Logo in Yellow Whiskers - Southern Trip (Bicol) PNR Logo in White Whiskers - Northern Trip (La Union) *NOTICE* it seems PNR Logo /w White Whiskers is traveling to Southern Lines even it's designated to Northern Lines (lack of materials for Southern Trips) photo credits to Lindsay Bridge [Admin-03 Jhay Hadlocon] | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
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