M8 848 at Colombo Fort in 15.05.2023

SLR Class :- M8

Manufactures Model :- WDM2

Introduction years :- 1996 to 1998

No of Locos :- 08

Loco Nos :- 841 to 848

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

State :-India

Prime Mover :- ALCO/DLW - 16V 251 B

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

Power :- 2600 hp

rpm :- 1000

Weight :- 113 ton

Length :- 57' 1"

Wheel arrangement :- Co-Co

Brake system :- Vacuum,Air and Dynamic

Max speed :- 100 Km/h

Gauge : -1676 mm

Type :- Locomotive

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

 

Information as at 21.06.2023

 

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