PNR 2500 class
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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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Parts for only 1 active locomotive are sourced from inactive locomotives as new parts for the U10B are not available.
Gallery
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DEL 2538 Hauling Kiha 52 at Pasay Road Station -
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Craig, Robert. "GE U10B Specs". Retrieved June 8, 2014.
- ^ a b c d Craig, Robert. "GE U10B Roster". Retrieved June 8, 2014.
- ^ a b "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) | DEL 2518 MetroTren ERA, retrieved March 16, 2022