PNR 5000 class


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 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, a width of, and a height of. 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 NumberBuild NumberPlace BuiltReferences
50014754.1Montreal, Canada
50024754.2Montreal, Canada
50034754.3Montreal, Canada
50044754.4Montreal, Canada
50054754.5Montreal, Canada
5006 4754.6Montreal, Canada
50074754.7Montreal, Canada
5008 4754.8Montreal, Canada
5009 4754.9Montreal, Canada
5010 4754.10Montreal, Canada

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 NumberStatusNotesLiveries
5001Inactive5001 served as the shunting locomotive of the Caloocan Workshop before her transfer to Tutuban yard.Orange Livery
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5002Inactive5002’s original cab was replaced by the cab of a class 2500 loco. 5002 is currently at Tutuban Yard.Blue Livery
5003Inactive5003 is currently awaiting repair at Tutuban yard. Some panels from her hood has already been repainted to orange.Partial Orange
'
5004Inactive5004 is currently at Tutuban Yard. 5004 appeared in the movie called 'Extrang Hero in 1997.Blue Livery
5005Inactive5005 is currently awaiting repairs inside Caloocan Workshop.Blue Livery
5006Inactive5006 is stored at Caloocan Workshop. 5006 is known for its appearance in the Music Video 'Para sa Masa by Eraserheads in 1998.Blue Livery
5007Active5007 currently serves as the Tutuban Yard Shunter. 5007 is the first out of the ten units to be repainted into the new livery.2024 Orange Livery
5008Inactive5008 is currently at Tutuban Yard.Blue Livery
5009Active5009 is previously a Bicol commuter hauler. She is currently an active shunter in Naga yard.2024 Orange Livery
5010Inactive5010 is the last unit wearing the Red Livery. 5010 was declared Beyond Economical Repair and currently sits outside the main workshop, heavily stripped.Red Livery