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 Erie, PA
917-922 were built in Montreal, Canada
Incidents and Accidents
PNR Unit 905 (BN:39242) and PNR Unit 910 (BN:41852) collide at Calauag, Quezon in December 31, 1983. Both Drivers gave them Clear Line Certificate by the Station Master (905 in Tagkawayan Station & 910 in Hondagua Staton)
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 truck while travelling in Iriga in 2002. 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. The bridge washed out, causing the coaches to roll over. Train: 611 "Bicol Express", Date: October 26, 2012
