PNR 2500 class

PNR 2500 class
DEL 2540 in Naga, Camarines Sur. 2540 was the first unit wearing the Orange livery.
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderGE Transportation
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
Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Wheel diameter39 in (1,000 mm)
Minimum curve57 degrees
Wheelbase2.18 m (7 ft 2 in) per bogie
Length11 m (37 ft)
Width2.7 m (9 ft)
Height3.7 m (12 ft)
Loco weight50 t (110,000 lb)
Fuel typeFuel oil
Prime moverCaterpillar D398
Engine typeDiesel engine
AlternatorGE GMD-175
GeneratorMain: GE-GT601
Auxiliary: GE GY27
Traction motors4 × GE 761
Cylinders12
TransmissionElectrical
Gear ratio93:18
Loco brakeDynamic and air
Performance figures
Maximum speed103 km/h (64 mph)
Power output1,050 hp (780 kW)
Tractive effort:
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 • Starting104 kN (23,300 lbf) at 30%
 • Continuous150 kN (33,000 lbf) at 48 km/h (30 mph)
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
Disposition1 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

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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

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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

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Parts for only 1 active locomotive are sourced from inactive locomotives as new parts for the U10B are not available.

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Craig, Robert. "GE U10B Specs". Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d Craig, Robert. "GE U10B Roster". Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  3. ^ a b "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) | DEL 2518 MetroTren ERA, retrieved March 16, 2022
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