PNR 5000 class
DEL 5009 hauling CMC-201 rail maintenance coach in January 2020
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderGE Transportation
Serial number4754.1–4754.10
ModelGE U6B
Build date1992
Total produced10
Specifications
Configuration:
  AARB-B
  UICBo-Bo
Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Wheel diameter914 mm (36 in)
Minimum curve57 degrees
Wheelbase2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) per bogie
Length11 m (37 ft)
Width2.7 m (9 ft)
Height3.7 m (12 ft)
Axle load12.59 t (27,750 lb)
Loco weight45 t (100,000 lb)
Fuel typeFuel oil
Prime moverCaterpillar 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 typeDiesel engine
AlternatorGE GMG-146
GeneratorMain: GE GT751
Auxilary: GE GY27
Traction motors4 × GE 748
Cylinders8
TransmissionElectrical
Gear ratio103:15
Loco brakeDynamic 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
OperatorsPhilippine National Railways
Class5000 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]

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 Number Build Number Place Built References
5001 4754.1 Montreal, Canada [6]
5002 4754.2
5003 4754.3[7]
5004 4754.4
5005 4754.5
5006 4754.6
5007 4754.7
5008 4754.8
5009 4754.9
5010 4754.10

Status

As of September 2023, two units are active in revenue service. Meanwhile, eight units are inactive, two that are temporarily out of revenue service and six that are beyond economical repair (BER).

The two units in active revenue service are in the Southern part of Luzon while the rest are in Manila, one serving as the shunting locomotive of the Caloocan Workshop.

Locomotive NumberStatus Notes Liveries
5001Active 5001 was currently serving as the shunting locomotive of the Caloocan Workshop. It was last seen active in October 2023 Orange Livery

(since 2022)

5002Inactive 5002’s original cab was replaced with a cab from the 2500 class. 5002 is still under the 'BER' status since 2009. Blue Livery
5003Inactive 5003 is currently under repairs. 5003 was last seen in March 2023 getting telecoms. Blue Livery
5004Inactive 5004 is currently inactive at the Caloocan Workshops. 5004 appeared in the movie called 'Extrang Hero' in 1997. Blue Livery
5005Inactive 5005 is inactive at the Caloocan Workshop after being declared Beyond Economical Repair (BER) in September 1997. The loose couplers led 5005 to be detached from its coaches before Bicutan and reverse back to Sucat and collide with 5010 in Buli. Blue Livery
5006Inactive 5006 is currently inactive at Caloocan Workshop. 5006 is known for its appearance in the Music Video 'Para sa Masa' by Eraserheads in 1998. Blue Livery
5007Active 5007 is currently serving as Tutuban Yard Shunter. 5007 is the first out of the ten units to be repainted into the new livery.[8] Orange Livery

(since 2020)

5008Inactive 5008 is currently inactive at Caloocan Workshop. Blue Livery
5009Active 5009 is currently serving as Bicol commuter hauler. 5009 is the last unit in the entire fleet of PNR rollingstocks wearing the Blue-orange livery. Blue Livery
5010Inactive 5010 is the last unit wearing the Red Livery. 5010 was declared Beyond Economical Repair (BER) in September 1997 after its collision with 5005 in Buli. Red Livery
5001 in Blue livery.

Notes

  1. Minimum

References

  1. 1 2 Craig, Robert. "GE U6B roster". Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  2. 1 2 Craig, Robert. "GE U6B Data Sheets". Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  3. "Specifications and schematic drawing of the G.E. U6B diesel-electric locomotive". Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  4. 1 2 3 Peadon, Brad (June 2019). "June 2019 update". Philippine National Railways Locomotive Status. 3.
  5. 1 2 Palmano, Steve. "GE Export U-Series Model Evolution". GE Export Page. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  6. "Philippine Train Enthusiasts and Railfans Club (PTERC) | GE U6B Road Switchers". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
  7. 5003 at Caloocan 2009. Retrieved December 24, 2021.[self-published]
  8. "Philippine Train Enthusiasts and Railfans Club (PTERC) | A little ponkan passing by at pacita main gate flagstop". www.facebook.com. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
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