PNR 2500 class
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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 |
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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 |
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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[]
DEL 2538 Hauling Kiha 52 at Pasay Road Station
DEL 2538 hauling a Kiha 52 DMU at Santa Mesa, Maynila
DEL 2540 hauling a 203 Series EMU at Vito Cruz station.
See also[]
- PNR 900 Class
- PNR 5000 Class
References[]
- ^ a b Craig, Robert. "GE U10B Specs". Retrieved June 8, 2014.
- ^ a b c d Craig, Robert. "GE U10B Roster". Retrieved June 8, 2014.
- ^ "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) | GE U10B Road Switchers". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Philippine Railways | DEL 2536 crossing rail bridge in PNR north area". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
- ^ PNR DEL 2540 in new orange paint livery passing Bicutan Station (December 04, 2020), retrieved December 31, 2021
- ^ "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.
- Philippine National Railways
- Rolling stock of the Philippines
- 3 ft 6 in gauge locomotives
- Railway locomotives introduced in 1965