M8a 878 on Thalaimannar Express (No 5452Colombo Fort - Thalai Mannar) at Dematagoda in 25.10.2017

SLR Class :- M8a

Manufactures Model :- WDM2

Introduction year :- 2001

No of Locos :- 02

Loco Nos :- 877 and 878

Builder :- Diesel Locomotive Works (D.L.W.)

State :-India

Prime Mover :- ALCO/DLW V12 "251-B"

Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC - DC Power Transmission )

Power :- 2300 hp

rpm :- 1000

Weight :- 99 ton

Length :- 54'

Wheel arrangement :- Co-Co

Brake system :- Vacuum, Air and Dynamic

Max speed :- 100 Km/h

Gauge : -1676 mm

Type :- Locomotive

Purpose/Used line :- Main line Passenger and Freight train not to run beyond Rambukkana.

 

Information as at 10.01.2022

 

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