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The PNR 900 Class is a class of 21 GE U14C and U15C locomotives that first appeared on the tracks of the Philippine National Railways in 1973. They were an extremely popular locomotive at the time and were used in the Bicol Express passenger train.

PNR 900 Class
PNR DEL 918 spotted at Tutuban Station
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
DesignerGeneral Electric
BuilderGeneral Electric
Serial number39238-39242[1]
41848-41857[2]
4753.1-4753.6[3]
ModelGE U15C (901-905, 917-922)
GE U14C (906-915)
Build date1973 (901-905)
1979 (906-915)
1991 (917-922)
Total produced21
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARC-C
 • UICCo-Co
Gauge3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm)
Wheel diameter36 in (914 mm)
Minimum curve30 degrees
Wheelbase3.188 m (10 ft 5.5 in) per bogie[4]
Length56 ft (17,000 mm)[4]
Width2.753 m (9 ft 0.4 in)
Height3.874 m (12 ft 8.5 in)[4]
Axle load13.720 t (13.503 long tons; 15.124 short tons)
Loco weight118,000 lbs[4]
Fuel typeFuel oil
Fuel capacity2,700 L (590 imp gal; 710 US gal)
Prime moverGE 7FDL-8 4 stroke V8[4]
RPM range400 rpm minimum
1,050 rpm maximum
Engine typeDiesel engine
AspirationElliott H-584 turbocharger
AlternatorGMG-146
GeneratorDC 10 pole GE GT601[4]
Traction motors4x GE 761 [4]
Cylinders12, arranged in V[4]
Transmission93/18 gear ratio[4]
Performance figures
Maximum speed64 mph (103 km/h)[4]
Power output1,560 hp
1,400 hp
Tractive effortStarting: 57,000 lbs @ 30%[4]
Continuous: 54,300 lbs @ 8 mph[4]
Factor of adh.25% starting
20% continuous
Brakeforceundisclosed
Career
OperatorsPhilippine National Railways
Class900 Class
Number in class21
Numbers901 - 922
Delivered1973 (901-905)
1979 (906-915)
1991 (917-922)
First run1974
DispositionActive: 8
Inactive: 13
902 was derated from 1560 HP to 1400 HP because the engine of 906 is fitted to 902
919 was derated from 1560 HP to 1400 HP because the engine of 915 is fitted to 919

Build Numbers

Locomotive Number Build Number
901 39238[1]
902 39239[1]
903 39240[1]
904 39241[1]
905 39242[1]
906 41848[2]
907 41849[2]
908 41850[2]
909 41851[2]
910 41852[2]
911 41853[2]
912 41854[2]
913 41855[2]
914 41856[2]
915 41857[2]
917 4753.1[3]
918 4753.2[3]
919 4753.3[3]
920 4753.4[3]
921 4753.5[3]
922 4753.6[3]

901-915 were built in Erie, PA[1][2]

917-922 were built in Montreal, Canada[3]

Status

Locomotive Number Status
901 Scrapped
902 Active[5]
903 Scrapped[3]
904 Renumbered (as 2nd) 908, then scrapped
905 Scrapped
906 Stripped of parts[6]
907 Scrapped
908 Renumbered 916 in 1989[7] and currently operating
909 Stripped of parts
910 Scrapped
911 Stripped of parts[3]
912 Bombed by New People's Army during the tenure of President Marcos[7]
913 Active[5]
914 Active[5]
915 Stripped of parts[8]
917 Active[5]
918 Active[5]
919 In Caloocan Depot due to radiator problems[8]
920 Beyond economical repair
Iriga accident in 2003[7]
921 Active[5]
922 Active[5]
Padre Burgos, Quezon derailment in 2004[5]
Sariaya derailment in 2012

Incidents and Accidents

Locomotive Number/Build Number Summary Fate
908/41850 Stoned, shot and struck by a grenade Renumbered 916
912/41853 Bombed by NPA[7] Written-Off
920/4753.4 Collided with truck Beyond Economical Repair
922/4753.6 Carriages hauled by 922 rolled over Still in service
  • PNR Unit 908 (1st; currently 916) (BN:41850) reportedly hit an NPA officer's son in 1989. The officer retaliated by targeting Unit 908 on several occasions, throwing stones, firing bullets, and even hurling a grenade which detonated and injured crew members. NPA officials should have renumbered Unit 908 as Unit 916 to avoid further attacks on the locomotive.[3][7]
  • PNR Unit 912 (BN:41853) was bombed by the New People's Army during the tenure of the late President Ferdinand Marcos in the 1980s. The locomotive was written off.[7]
  • PNR Unit 920 (BN:4753.4) collided with a truck while travelling in Iriga in 2003.[7] The locomotive's chassis was twisted, causing a damage beyond economical repair.
  • PNR Unit 922 (BN:4753.6) Coaches hauled by 922 rolled over while traveling on a rainy weather.[9] The bridge washed out, causing the coaches to roll over. Train: 611 "Bicol Express", Date: October 26, 2012
  • Diesel Loco 914 is getting ready for MSC 1537, hauling Set 8.
    Diesel Loco 914 is getting ready for MSC 1537, hauling Set 8.
  • DEL 917 hauling 203 series EMU, arriving at Laong Laan Station
    DEL 917 hauling 203 series EMU, arriving at Laong Laan Station
  • PNR 917 is in Alabang hauling Set 1 of ex-JR 203 series.
    PNR 917 is in Alabang hauling Set 1 of ex-JR 203 series.
  • As it arrived from Alabang as MSC 1500
    As it arrived from Alabang as MSC 1500
  • 918 leaves the platform while 921 approaches the platform
    918 leaves the platform while 921 approaches the platform
  • PNR 919 in Biñan
    PNR 919 in Biñan
  • DEL 921 reversing from the shed onto the Platform
    DEL 921 reversing from the shed onto the Platform
  • 922 alone after the train it hauled was shunted
    922 alone after the train it hauled was shunted
  • Front view of PNR DEL 922 after a MSC trip from AA to TU.
    Front view of PNR DEL 922 after a MSC trip from AA to TU.
  • 922 in Vito Cruz Station
    922 in Vito Cruz Station

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Craig, Robert. "GE U15C Roster".
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Craig, Robert. "GE U14C Roster".
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "2006 PNR".
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Craig, Robert. "GE U15C Specs". Retrieved 8 June 2014.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h Peadon, Brad. "PRHS" (PDF).
  6. ^ "2006PNR".
  7. ^ a b c d e f g Conversation with a PNR crossing keeper
  8. ^ a b Interview with a machinist in Tutuban
  9. ^ "BEx Derailed".
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