PNR 5000 class

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PNR 5000 class
PNR DEL 5009 at Abad Santos Crossing.png
DEL 5009 hauling CMC-201 rail maintenance coach in January 2020
Type and origin
Power type Diesel-electric
Builder GE Transportation
Serial number4754.1–4754.10
Model GE U6B
Build date1992
Total produced10
Specifications
Configuration:
   AAR B-B
   UIC Bo-Bo
Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Wheel diameter914 mm (36 in)
Minimum curve 57 degrees
Wheelbase 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) per bogie
Length11 m (37 ft)
Width2.7 m (9 ft)
Height3.7 m (12 ft)
Axle load 12.59 t (27,750 lb)
Loco weight45 t (100,000 lb)
Fuel typeFuel oil
Prime mover Caterpillar D379
RPM range640–1,200 rpm (10.7–20.0 Hz)
  RPM idle640 rpm (10.7 Hz) [lower-alpha 1]
  Maximum RPM1,200 rpm (20 Hz)
Engine type Diesel engine
Alternator GE GMG-146
Generator Main: GE GT751
Auxiliary: GE GY27
Traction motors 4 × GE 748
Cylinders 8
Transmission Electrical
Gear ratio103:15
Loco brake Dynamic and air
Performance figures
Maximum speed89 km/h (55 mph)
Power output400 kW (540 hp)
Tractive effort:
  Starting120 kN (27,000 lbf) at 30%
  Continuous56 kN (12,500 lbf) at 32 km/h (20 mph)
Career
Operators Philippine National Railways
Class 5000 class
Number in class10
Numbers5001–5010
LocaleManila
Naga
Delivered1992
First run1992
Restored2022-2023
Disposition2 active; 8 inactive
Key features are noted from these references. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

The PNR 5000 class are diesel-electric locomotives acquired in 1992 by the Philippine National Railways. [4]

Contents

Operational history

The 5000 class locomotives were acquired in 1992 [4] to haul dead-motor CMC diesel multiple units. These were eventually used to haul passenger coaches in the PNR Metro Commuter Line. Currently, two (2) locomotives are active in revenue service, 5001 is assigned as Caloocan shunter, 5009 is assigned in the Bicol Commuter Line while 5007 is in Manila.

Three units followed suit in being repainted into the orange livery with the 900 class and 2500 class locomotives.

Specifications

The 5000 class locomotive has a length of 11 meters (37 ft), a width of 2.7 meters (9 ft), and a height of 3.7 meters (12 ft). It is powered by an 8-cylinder Caterpillar D379 engine, with an equipped GE GT751 main generator and GE GY27 auxiliary generator. [2] [5]

Features

The 5000 class or the GE U6B units feature number signs when they arrived in 1992, which are also found on the last batch of the 900 Class which consists of the U15C units.

The shorthood side of the locomotives has its door on the middle of the driver's cab. Which is different from the 900 class where it has its door on its left side.

Build numbers

The following are the serial numbers of the 5000 class. [1]

Locomotive NumberBuild NumberPlace BuiltReferences
50014754.1 Montreal, Canada [6]
50024754.2
50034754.3 [7]
50044754.4
50054754.5
5006 (SCRAPPED)4754.6
50074754.7
5008 (SCRAPPED)4754.8
5009 (INACTIVE)4754.9
5010 (BER)4754.10

Status

As of January 2024, none are active in revenue service. Meanwhile, 2 units were operational, and eight units are inactive, awaiting repairs. Only one unit is Beyond Economical Repair.

The two operational units serves as yard shunters for Tutuban and Caloocan workshop.

Locomotive NumberStatusNotesLiveries
5001Active5001 was currently serving as the shunting locomotive of the Caloocan Workshop.Orange Livery

(since 2021)

5002Inactive5002’s original cab was replaced by the cab of 2522. 5002 is currently at Tutuban Yard.Blue Livery
5003Inactive5003 is currently awaiting repair inside Caloocan Workshop. Some panels from her hood has already been repainted to orange.Blue Livery
5004Inactive5004 is currently at Tutuban Yard. 5004 appeared in the movie called 'Extrang Hero' in 1997.Blue Livery
5005Inactive5005 is currently awaiting repairs inside Caloocan Workshop.Blue Livery
5006Inactive5006 is stored at Caloocan Workshop. 5006 is known for its appearance in the Music Video 'Para sa Masa' by Eraserheads in 1998.Blue Livery
5007Active5007 currently serves as the Tutuban Yard Shunter. 5007 is the first out of the ten units to be repainted into the new livery. [8] Orange Livery

(since 2020)

5008Inactive5008 is currently at Tutuban Yard.Blue Livery
5009Inactive5009 is previously a Bicol commuter hauler. 5009 is currently awaiting repairs at Naga and is the last operational unit in the entire fleet of PNR rollingstocks wearing the Blue-orange livery.Blue Livery
5010Inactive5010 is the last unit wearing the Red Livery. 5010 was declared Beyond Economical Repair (BER) and currently sits outside the main workshop, heavily stripped.Red Livery
5001 in Blue livery. Philippine National Railways Manila Mesa.jpg
5001 in Blue livery.

Notes

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