PNR 900 class

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 for both Amianan Express and Bicol Express passenger train services.

PNR 900 Class
DEL 922 at Tutuban Station
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel Electric
DesignerGeneral Electric
BuilderGE Transportation
Serial number39238-39242[1]
41848-41857[2]
4753.1-4753.6[3]
ModelGE U14C Prototype (901-905)
GE U14C (906-916)
GE U15C (917-922)
Build date1973 (901-905)
1979 (906-916)
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 mover7FDL-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]
Cylinders8, 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: 9
Inactive: 12
919 was derated from 1560 HP to 1400 HP because the engine of 915 is fitted to 919
919's original engine is fitted to 914 to revive the unit

Rehabilitation

In 2015, PNR signed a contract cosortium deal with Miescorrail, a subsidiary of Meralco and Desco Inc. to upgrade its 26 locomotive since its acquisition in 1992. The deal includes the disassembly of 2 of its three locomotives when the diesel engine will be shipped to the GE Transportation facility for the full upgrade and the installation of the GE Bright Star Computerized Engine Control System while the brakes and alternators will be repaired by Desco and Miescorrail.

Build Numbers
Locomotive NumberBuild NumberNotes
90139238[1]Built in Erie, PA[3]
90239239[1]
90339240[1]
90439241[1]
90539242[1]
90641848[2]
90741849[2]
90841850[2]
90941851[2]
91041852[2]
91141853[2]
91241854[2]
91341855[2]
91441856[2]
91541857[2]
9174753.1[3]Built in Montreal, Canada[1][2]
9184753.2[3]
9194753.3[3]
9204753.4[3]
9214753.5[3]
9224753.6[3]

Status
Locomotive NumberStatus
901Scrapped
902Under Rehabilitation thru Desco Inc.
903Scrapped
904Renumbered (as 2nd) 908, then Scrapped
905Scrapped (collided with 910 between Hondagua and Calauag)
906Beyond Economical Repair
907Scrapped
908Renumbered as 916 in 1989. Currently under repair at Caloocan
909Scrapped
910Scrapped (collided with 905 between Hondagua and Calauag)
911Beyond Economical Repair
912Bombed by New People's Army during the tenure of President Marcos
913Under Rehabilitation thru Desco Inc.
914Awaiting for Repair
915Beyond Economical Repair
917Active (Overhauled by PNR Caloocan Workshop; in orange livery)
918Active (Overhauled by MRail-MDJV, equipped /w G.E BSS)
919Active (Overhauled by MRail-MDJV, equipped /w G.E BSS)
920Beyond Economical Repair (crashed into a Dump Truck in Sumulong Crossing in Quezon. 2001)
921Active (Overhauled by MRail-MDJV, equipped /w G.E BSS)
922Active (Padre Burgos, Quezon Derailment in 2004. Sariaya Derailment in 2012)

Incidents and accidents
  • PNR Unit 905 (BN:39242) and PNR Unit 910 (BN:41852) collided between Tagkawayan and Hondagua Station on December 31, 1983. Both drivers were given Line Clear Certificate by the Station Masters in both stations (905 was heading Northbound while 910 was heading Southbound)
  • 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. PNR officials have renumbered Unit 908 as Unit 916 to avoid further attacks on the locomotive.
  • 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.
  • PNR Unit 920 (BN:4753.4) collided with a dump truck while travelling to Legazpi in 2001. The locomotive's chassis was twisted, causing damage beyond economical repair.
  • PNR Unit 922 (BN:4753.6) Coaches hauled by 922 rolled over while traveling on a rainy weather. The bridge was washed out, causing the coaches to roll over. Train: 611 "Bicol Express", Date: October 26, 2012
  • PNR DEL 919 with its third service livery hauling 7A-2000 class cars at Tutuban station.
  • PNR DEL 916 (formerly 908) with its fifth service livery at Posadas Crossing near Sucat station.
  • PNR DEL 917 with its sixth livery (nicknamed Ponkan) at España station.

See also

References
  1. Craig, Robert. "GE U15C Roster".
  2. Craig, Robert. "GE U14C Roster".
  3. "2006 PNR".
  4. Craig, Robert. "GE U15C Specs". Retrieved 8 June 2014.
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