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Diesel-electric locomotives used by Philippine National Railways

PNR 5000 class

DEL 5009 hauling CMC-201 rail maintenance coach in January 2020

Type and origin
Power type	Diesel-electric
Builder	GE Transportation
Serial number	4754.1–4754.10
Model	GE U6B
Build date	1992
Total produced	10

Specifications
Configuration:
• AAR	B-B
• UIC	Bo-Bo
Gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Wheel diameter	914 mm (36 in)
Minimum curve	57 degrees
Wheelbase	2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) per bogie
Length	11 m (37 ft)
Width	2.7 m (9 ft)
Height	3.7 m (12 ft)
Axle load	12.59 t (27,750 lb)
Loco weight	45 t (100,000 lb)
Fuel type	Fuel oil
Prime mover	Caterpillar D379
RPM range	640–1,200 rpm (10.7–20.0 Hz)
• RPM idle	640 rpm (10.7 Hz)
• Maximum RPM	1,200 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 ratio	103:15
Loco brake	Dynamic and air

Performance figures
Maximum speed	89 km/h (55 mph)
Power output	400 kW (540 hp)
Tractive effort:
• Starting	120 kN (27,000 lbf) at 30%
• Continuous	56 kN (12,500 lbf) at 32 km/h (20 mph)

Career
Operators	Philippine National Railways
Class	5000 class
Number in class	10
Numbers	5001–5010
Locale	Manila Naga
Delivered	1992
First run	1992
Restored	2022-2023
Disposition	2 active; 8 inactive

Key features are noted from these references.

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

Operational history

The 5000 class locomotives were acquired in 1992 to haul dead-motor CMC diesel multiple units. These were eventually used to haul passenger coaches in the PNR Metro Commuter Line. As of February 2001, five of the 10 DEL-5000 locomotives procured using ODA loan funds were in service, whilst the remaining five were awaiting repairs.

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.

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.

Locomotive Number	Build Number	Place Built
5001	4754.1	Montreal, Canada
5002	4754.2
5003	4754.3
5004	4754.4
5005	4754.5
5006 (SCRAPPED)	4754.6
5007	4754.7
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.

The two operational units serves as yard shunters for Tutuban and Naga railyard.

Locomotive Number	Status	Notes	Liveries
5001	Inactive	5001 served as the shunting locomotive of the Caloocan Workshop before her transfer to Tutuban yard.	Orange Livery (since 2021)
5002	Inactive	5002’s original cab was replaced by the cab of a class 2500 loco. 5002 is currently at Tutuban Yard.	Blue Livery
5003	Inactive	5003 is currently awaiting repair at Tutuban yard. Some panels from her hood has already been repainted to orange.	Partial Orange (since 2022)
5004	Inactive	5004 is currently at Tutuban Yard. 5004 appeared in the movie called 'Extrang Hero' in 1997.	Blue Livery
5005	Inactive	5005 is currently awaiting repairs inside Caloocan Workshop.	Blue Livery
5006	Inactive	5006 is stored at Caloocan Workshop. 5006 is known for its appearance in the Music Video 'Para sa Masa' by Eraserheads in 1998.	Blue Livery
5007	Active	5007 currently serves as the Tutuban Yard Shunter. 5007 is the first out of the ten units to be repainted into the new livery.	Orange Livery (since 2020)
5008	Inactive	5008 is currently at Tutuban Yard.	Blue Livery
5009	Active	5009 is previously a Bicol commuter hauler. She is currently an active shunter in Naga yard. On 22 October 2024,Rains brought by Tropical Storm Trami (2024)(local name Kristine) , registered as high as 578.9 mm in just one day. The PNR Naga railway depot was flooded affecting INKA DHL 9003 , INKA DMU PNR 8000 class8002, KiHa 52 Rescue train ,KiHa 35 and KiHa 59 series Kogane submerged and Damaged but will be rehabilitated .DEL PNR 2500 class 2540 and PNR 5000 class5009 Electric motors were rendered Beyond economical repair. INKA DHL 9002 was in Legazpi City and not affected by the flood and currently serves Naga City -Sipocot	2024 Orange Livery
5010	Inactive	5010 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

Gallery

Notes

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References

^ Craig, Robert. "GE U6B roster". Retrieved December 23, 2021.
^ Craig, Robert. "GE U6B Data Sheets". Retrieved December 23, 2021.
"Specifications and schematic drawing of the G.E. U6B diesel-electric locomotive". Retrieved December 23, 2021.
^ Peadon, Brad (June 2019). "June 2019 update". Philippine National Railways Locomotive Status. 3.
^ Palmano, Steve. "GE Export U-Series Model Evolution". GE Export Page. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
https://www.jica.go.jp/Resource/english/our_work/evaluation/oda_loan/post/2001/pdf/e_project_46_all.pdf
"Philippine Train Enthusiasts and Railfans Club (PTERC) | GE U6B Road Switchers". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
5003 at Caloocan 2009. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
"Philippine Train Enthusiasts and Railfans Club (PTERC) | A little ponkan passing by at pacita main gate flagstop". www.facebook.com. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2000746/pnr-resumes-operations-in-bicol-after-storm-kristine

Rolling stock of the Philippines

Light Rail Transit Authority

Line 1	1000 class 1100 class 1200 class 13000 class
Line 2	2000 class

Metro Rail Transit Systems

Line 3	3000 class 3100 class
Line 7	000 class

Philippine National Railways

Mainline locomotives	Y class V class A, B, W, X classes R class Murillo class Kitson-Meyer class E class 100 class 140 class 300 and 800 class 900 class 1000 class 1500 class 2000 class GE U20C 9000 class
Switcher locomotives	0-4-0 2500 class 3000 class 3000/5000 class (U6B) 8500 class
Coaches	Manila–Dagupan coaches (1885–91) Metropolitan (1914) 7 series (1949–78) 7A-100 I (1949) 7A-100 II (1974–78) 7B (1962)7BP (1968) 7C 7E (1974) 7SE PC777/286 (1960) 7A-2000 (1969–78, acq. 1999–2001) NR (1969–78) 14 series (1966–79, acq. 2004, 2011) 203 8300
Diesel multiple units	PNR Tokyu Car DMU KiHa 52 KiHa 350 Kogane Hyundai Rotem DMU PNR DOST HET 8000 class 8100 class CRRC Zhuzhou DMU
Electric multiple units	EM10000 class

Names in Italics are either decommissioned or not yet in service.

Philippine National Railways rolling stock

Active

Diesel multiple units	Hyundai Rotem DMU (2009) Ex-JR stock (acquired 2011–15) KiHa 350 (1962–66) KiHa 59 (1967–68, ref. 1989) INKA DMU (2018–19) 8000 class 8100 class
Locomotives	900 class (1973–91) 2500 (1965–79) 5000 (1992) 9000 (2021)
Loco-hauled railcars	203 series (1984-86, acq. 2011–12) 8300 (2021)
Work trains	KiHa 52 KiHa 59 CMC FL LC350T (2020)

Future

Locomotives (standard gauge)	CRRC HXN (c. 2020s)
Diesel multiple units (standard gauge)	South Long Haul express trains (c. 2022–25) South Long Haul regional trains (c. 2022–25)
Electric multiple units (standard gauge)	EM10000 (2021–24) NSCR 2G EMU (c. 2020s) Airport express train (c. 2023–27)
Hybrid trains (narrow gauge)	DOST Hybrid Electric Train (2018, c. 2020s)

Withdrawn

Steam tank locomotives	Manila (1885–86) Dagupan (1888–1890) V (Cabanatuan) (1905) W (San Fernando) (1907) X (Cavite) (1906) 70 (1908) 120 (1910) 160 (1914) 300 (1914) 127, 128 (1917)
Tender locomotives	100 (1906) D/37 (1907) 110 (1912) 130 (1912) 110 (1910) 45 (1919–21) 170 (1922) 200 (1922) 140 (1927) 250 (1928) 800 (1944) 630 (1948) 100 (1948) 300 (1951)
Diesel locomotives	8500 (1944) 1000 (1955–56) 2000 (1955–56) 3000 (1955) 4000 (1955) 3500 (ja) (c. 1960) 1500 (1966–68)
Railcars and multiple units	MC (c. 1930–1949) JMC (1955) MC/MCBP (1968, 1973) CMC (1974–76) KiHa 52 (1963–66, acquired 2011)
Loco-hauled railcars	Manila–Dagupan coaches (1885–91) Metropolitan (1914) 7 series (1949–61) 7A (ja) (1948, 1952) 7A-100 II (1974–78) 7B (1950) 7BM (1952–55) 7BP (1968) 7C (1948–50) 7C (II) (1956) 7C-200 (1958–61) 7K (1960) 7E/7SE (c. 1974) 7A-2000 (ja) (1969–78, acq. 1999–2001) NR (1969–78) 14 (ja) (1966–79, acq. 2004, 2011)

† Temporary designation ‡ Transferred to Panay Railways

v t e Diesel locomotives built by GE Transportation / GE Rail
Industrial and switch engines	60-ton boxcab 100-ton boxcab 600-hp centercab 1000-hp centercab DEY-2 EN-6 25-ton 35-ton 43-ton 44-ton 45-ton 50-ton 60-ton 65-ton 70-ton 80-ton 95-ton 100-ton 110-ton 125-ton 126-ton 128-ton 1800-hp transfer 2000-hp transfer U5B U6B
Universal Series	UM6B U9B U10B U12B U13B UD18 U18B U23B U25B U28B U30B U33B U36B UM12C U12C U14C U15C U17C U18C U18C1 U20C U20C1 U23C U25C U26C U28C U30C U33C U36C U50C U50
Passenger locomotives	U28CG U30CG U34CH P30CH B32-8WH Genesis series (P40DC, P32AC-DM, P42DC)
Dash 7 Series	B23-7 BQ23-7 B30-7 B30-7A B36-7 C30-7 C30-7A C36-7
Dash 8 Series	B32-8 B39-8 B40-8 B40-8W C32-8 C39-8 C40-8 C40-8M C40-8W C40-8.5W C41-8W C44-8W
Dash 9 Series	C40-9 C40-9W C44-9W BB40-9W C-38AChe Cv40-9i
AC series	AC4400CW AC6000CW C30ACi C44ACi
Evolution Series	ES40ACi ES40DC ES44DC ES44DCi ES44AC ES44C4 ET44AC ET44C4 ES59ACi
PowerHaul Series	PH37ACmi PH37ACi PH37ACmai
Indonesian series	U18A1A C18MMi C20EMP CM20EMP
(see also: List of GE locomotives)

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