M1 560 at Kadugannawa in 20.03.2023

SLR Class :- M1

Introduction years :- 1953-1956

Years of Withdrawn :- 1980-1984

No of Locos :- 25

Loco Nos :- 539 to 563

Builder :- Brush Bagnall Traction Limited

State :- England

Prime Mover :- Mirrlees - JS 12VT

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

Power :- 1000 hp

rpm :- 850

Weight :- 88 ton

Length :- 50' 9"

Wheel arrangement :- A1A-A1A

Brake system : - Vacuum

Max speed :- 88 m/h

Gauge : - 1676 mm

Type :- Locomotive

Purpose :- Main line Passenger and Freight train.

 

M1 is the First Mainline Diesel Electric locomotive in Sri Lanka Railways.

M1 542 and 543 used for Royal Train in 1954.

M1 542,544,556,560 and 561 de rate to 830 hp

All Locomotives withdrawn from Service.

 

Information as at 24.05.2023

 

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