S8 831 on Passenger train (No 9260 Colombo Fort-Padukka) in 29.02.2020

SLR Class :- S8

Introduction year :- 1991

No of Sets :- 20

Power car Nos :- 821 to 840

Builder :- Hitachi Hyundai

State :- Japan and Korea

Prime Mover :- MTU - 12V 396TC 13

Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Hydraulic

Power :- 1055 hp

rpm :- 1800

Weight :- 55 ton

Length :- 68'

Wheel arrangement :- B-B

Brake system :- Air

Max speed :- 80 Km/h

Gauge : - 1676 mm

Type :- Diesel Multiple Unit

Set Formation :- One power car,Three 3rd Class Compartment and 3rd Class dummy car

Purpose/Used line :- Suburban and Commuter service.

 

All Compartments, Dummy cars and 10 Power cars were built by Hyundai Company in Korea.

All sets presently on service.

 

Information as at 18.07.2021

 

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