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 in the Bicol Express passenger train.
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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. PNR officials 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
Gallery
Diesel Loco 914 is getting ready for MSC 1537, hauling Set 8.
DEL 917 hauling 203 series EMU, arriving at Laong Laan Station
PNR 917 is in Alabang hauling Set 1 of ex-JR 203 series.
As it arrived from Alabang as MSC 1500
918 leaves the platform while 921 approaches the platform
PNR 919 in Biñan
DEL 921 reversing from the shed onto the Platform
922 alone after the train it hauled was shunted(2015-0723).JPG)
A 900 series locomotive hauling an ex-JR 203 series EMU, approaching Santa Mesa station.
922 in Vito Cruz Station
See also
- PNR 2500 Class
- PNR 5000 Class
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Craig, Robert. "GE U15C Roster".
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Craig, Robert. "GE U14C Roster".
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "2006 PNR".
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Craig, Robert. "GE U15C Specs". Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Peadon, Brad. "PRHS" (PDF).
- ↑ "2006PNR".
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Conversation with a PNR crossing keeper
- 1 2 Interview with a machinist in Tutuban
- ↑ "BEx Derailed".
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