PNR 900 Class
PNR DEL 918 spotted at Tutuban Station
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| 902 was derated from 1560 HP to 1400 HP because the engine of 906 is fitted to 902 919 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 |
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| Type and origin | |
|---|---|
| Power type | Diesel-electric |
| Designer | General Electric |
| Builder | General Electric |
| Serial number | 39238-39242 41848-41857 4753.1-4753.6 |
| Model | GE U14C Prototype (901-905) GE U14C (906-915) GE U15C (917-922) |
| Build date | 1973 (901-905) 1979 (906-915) 1991 (917-922) |
| Total produced | 21 |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Configuration: |
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| • AAR | C-C |
| • UIC | Co-Co |
| Gauge | 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) |
| Wheel diameter | 36 in (914 mm) |
| Minimum curve | 30 degrees |
| Wheelbase | 3.188 m (10 ft 5.5 in) per bogie |
| Length | 56 ft (17,000 mm) |
| Width | 2.753 m (9 ft 0.4 in) |
| Height | 3.874 m (12 ft 8.5 in) |
| Axle load | 13.720 t (13.503 long tons; 15.124 short tons) |
| Loco weight | 118,000 lbs |
| Fuel type | Fuel oil |
| Fuel capacity | 2,700 L (590 imp gal; 710 US gal) |
| Prime mover | GE 7FDL-8 4 stroke V8 |
| RPM range | 400 rpm minimum 1,050 rpm maximum |
| Engine type | Diesel engine |
| Aspiration | Elliott H-584 turbocharger |
| Alternator | GMG-146 |
| Generator | DC 10 pole GE GT601 |
| Traction motors | 4x GE 761 |
| Cylinders | 12, arranged in V |
| Transmission | 93/18 gear ratio |
| Performance figures | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 64 mph (103 km/h) |
| Power output | 1,560 hp 1,400 hp |
| Tractive effort |
Starting: 57,000 lbs @ 30% Continuous: 54,300 lbs @ 8 mph |
| Factor of adh. | 25% starting 20% continuous |
| Brakeforce | undisclosed |
| Career | |
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| Operators | Philippine National Railways |
| Class | 900 Class |
| Number in class | 21 |
| Numbers | 901 - 922 |
| Delivered | 1973 (901-905) 1979 (906-915) 1991 (917-922) |
| First run | 1974 |
| Disposition |
Active: 9 Inactive: 12 |
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.
901-915 were built in Montreal, Canada
917-922 were built in Erie, PA
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
A 900 series locomotive hauling an ex-JR 203 series EMU, approaching Santa Mesa station.
Front view of PNR DEL 922 after a MSC trip from AA to TU.
922 in Vito Cruz Station
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