Y 677 at Dematagoda in 05.12.2016

SLR Class :- Y

Introduction year :- 1969 to 1970

No of Locos :- 28

Loco Nos :- 675 to 702

Builder :- Hunslet Engine Co Ltd

State :-England

Prime Mover :- Rolls Royce - DV 8T

Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Hydraulic

Power :- 530 H.P.

rpm :- 1800

Weight :- 45 ton

Length :- 25’

Wheel arrangement :- 0-6-0

Brake system : - Vacuum

Max speed :- 37 Km/h

Gauge :- 1676 mm

Type :- Shunting Locomotive

Purpose :- Yard and Station shunting.

 

680 and 693 repainted Red and Silver for C.M.E. Department use.. 680 again repainted Black.

702 repainted Red and Green colour for 50th Year celebration in 2019.

691 destroyed due to Fire near Bluemendal.

27 Locomotives still on service.

 

Information as at 12.05.2025

 

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