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SLR Class :- M10a
Manufactures Model :- WDM3a
Introduction year :- 2013
No of Locos :- 06
Loco Nos :- 940 to 945
Builder :- Diesel Locomotive Works (D.L.W.)
State :- India
Prime Mover :- ETA ALCO/DLW V12 "251-B"
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission )
Power :- 2300 hp
rpm :- 1000
Weight :- 120 ton
Length :- 57' 10"
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.
Information as at 10.12.2022
CN's newer AC power (GE ES44AC's and ET44AC's) is commonly found on CN 377, but here two slightly older DC units (SD70M-2 CN 8819 and ES44DC CN 2284) lead CN 377 through Dorval just as the sun cooperates on a partially sunny afternoon.
The Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge bascule bridge (erected 1912-1913) in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada.
This (William) Scherzer Rolling Lift bascule bridge combines the balanced counterweight of a conventional bascule bridge, with a unique rolling lift motion that all but eliminates friction.
It was built between 1912-1913 by the Dominion Bridge Company to carry the Canadian Northern Railway main line across the Rideau Canal.
The bridge was originally designed to be run with a DC powered electric motor, but in 1915 the bridge was forced to be operated manually for the next 63 years until it was closed in 1978.
This bridge was designated as a National Historic Site in 1983.
It is one of the last remaining bridges of its kind in Canada.
Smiths Falls also hosts the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, which is truly, a train lovers delight and definitely worth a visit!
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 20.09.2023
SLR Class :- S9
Introduction year :- 2000
No of Sets :- 15
Power car Nos :- 849 to 863
Builder :- Sifang Loco. & Rolling Stock Works
State :- China
Prime Mover :- MTU - V12 396 TC 14
Mode of Power transmission : - Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission)
Power :- 1400 H.P.
rpm :- 1500
Weight :- 67 ton
Length :- 65’
Wheel arrangement :- Bo-Bo
Brake system :- Air and Dynamic
Max speed :- 100 Km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Diesel Multiple Unit
Set Formation :- One power car,Four 3rd Class Compartment and 3rd Class dummy car
Purpose :- Suburban and Commuter service.
S9 855,856,857,858 and 863 Installed new control system by CSR Qingdao Sifang Co. Ltd in 2017
S9 851 and 852 Installed new control system by Medha Servo Drives Pvt Ltd in 2022
Information as at 10.09.2025
SLR Class :- S14
Introduction years :- 2019 to 2020
No of Sets :- 9
Power car Nos :- 971 to 992
Builder :- CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co. Ltd
State :- China
Prime Mover :- MTU 12V 4000R41
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission)
Power :- 1950 hp
rpm :- 1800
Weight :- 76 ton
Length :- 50’
Wheel arrangement :- Bo-Bo
Brake system :- Air and Dynamic
Max speed :- 120 Km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Diesel Multiple unit
Purpose :- Long Distance passenger trains for upper section (Colombo Fort-Badulla)
Set Formation :-
Two power cars, Two 1st class Air-condition compartment, Two 2nd class compartment, Three 3rd class compartment and one 3rd class buffet unit.
Two power cars, Four 1st class Air-condition compartment, Four 2nd class compartment, and one 3rd class buffet unit.
Remarks :-
S14 971 and 972 used for Inaugural run “Denuwara Menike” Intercity Express Colombo Fort to Badulla in 01.11.2019
S14a 989,990,991 and 992 Imported for Proposed Garbage transport from Wanawasala to Aruwakkalu under the Mega police project.
S14 985 and 988 used for Inaugural run “Ella Odyssey” Special Tourist train Kandy to Ella in 05.03.2022
S14 974 and 978 used for Inaugural run “Dunhinda Odyssey” Special Tourist train Colombo Fort to Badulla in 05.04.2024
S14 980 and 985 used for Inaugural run “Ella Odyssey - Nanuoya” Special Tourist train Nanuoya to Ella in 10.02.2025
Information as at 21.02.2025
The Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge bascule bridge (1912-1913) in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada.
This (William) Scherzer Rolling Lift bascule bridge combines the balanced counterweight of a conventional bascule bridge, with a unique rolling lift motion that all but eliminates friction.
It was built between 1912-1913 by the Dominion Bridge Company to carry the Canadian Northern Railway main line across the Rideau Canal.
The bridge was originally designed to be run with a DC powered electric motor, but in 1915 the bridge was forced to be operated manually for the next 63 years until it was closed in 1978.
The bridge was designated as a National Historic Site in 1983.
It is one of the last remaining bridges of its kind in Canada.
SLR Class :- M6
Introduction years :- 1979 to 1980
No of Locos :- 16
Loco Nos :- 783 to 798
Builder :- Henschel Thyssen
State :- West Germany
Prime Mover :- General Motors - V12 GM 645 E
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission)
Power :- 1650 hp
rpm :- 900
Weight :- 87 ton
Length :- 54' 5"
Wheel arrangement :- A1A - A1A
Brake system : - Vacuum and Dynamic
Max speed :- 105 Km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Locomotive
Purpose :- Main line Passenger and Freight train.
M6 793 Destroyed due to Bomb blast in 25.03.1986 between Pulliyamkulam - Vavniya.
M6 798 Destroyed due to Bomb blast at Tambalagamuwa in 05.12.1996
M6 785,788,792 and 797 re painted Red and Yellow colours for use Intercity train.
14 Locomotives are presently on service.
M6 788 used for Inaugural run “CALYPSO Special” Tourist train Badulla to Bandarawela in 05.04.2024
Information as at 05.03.2025
SLR Class :- S10
Introduction years :- 2008 to 2009
No of Sets :- 15
Power car Nos :- 879 to 893
Builder :- CSR Qingdao Sifang Co. Ltd
State :- China
Prime Mover :- MTU - V12 4000
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission)
Power :- 1950 hp
rpm :- 1800
Wheel arrangement :- Bo-Bo
Brake system :- Air and Dynamic
Max speed :- 120 Km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Diesel Multiple Unit
Set Formation :- One power car,Four 3rd Class Compartment and 3rd Class dummy car
Purpose :- Suburban and Commuter service.
Information as at 13.10.2025
SLR Class :- S10
Introduction years :- 2008 to 2009
No of Sets :- 15
Power car Nos :- 879 to 893
Builder :- CSR Qingdao Sifang Co. Ltd
State :- China
Prime Mover :- MTU - V12 4000
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission )
Power :- 1950 hp
rpm :- 1800
Wheel arrangement :- Bo-Bo
Brake system :- Air and Dynamic
Max speed :- 120Km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Diesel Multiple Unit
Set Formation :- One power car,Four 3rd Class Compartment and 3rd Class dummy car
Purpose/Used line :- Suburban and Commuter service.
Information as at 28.01.2022
A repainted SD75M and a SD60M lead the westbound M-SUPMIN (Superior, WI - Minot, ND) out the Devils Lake Sub near Powell, ND.
It's getting to be late 2008 and the first generation DC-powered widecab EMDs have been mostly pushed off of northern plains coal and have found work elsewhere in BNSF's vast system, like these two bouncing between Minot and Superior hauling freight. Obviously I would have preferred the SD75M in Warbonnet paint, but the H2 paint they put on these units held up much better over time for some reason than the same paint BNSF applied to the SD70MACs...
A 1/3 scale model of the Edison electrical plant from New York. The intresting thing is that Henery Ford intended this plant to power Greenfield Village. Unfortunatly it was 1943 when this was built, and he wasn't able to get any copper wires due to the needs of the war effort. As a result Greenfield Village has a fully equiped DC power station that was never put into operation.
SLR Class :- M6
Introduction years :- 1979 to 1980
No of Locos :- 16
Loco Nos :- 783 to 798
Builder :- Henschel Thyssen
State :- West Germany
Prime Mover :- General Motors - V12 GM 645 E
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission)
Power :- 1650 hp
rpm :- 900
Weight :- 87 ton
Length :- 54' 5"
Wheel arrangement :- A1A - A1A
Brake system : - Vacuum and Dynamic
Max speed :- 105 Km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Locomotive
Purpose :- Main line Passenger and Freight train.
M6 793 Destroyed due to Bomb blast in 25.03.1986 between Pulliyamkulam - Vavniya.
M6 798 Destroyed due to Bomb blast at Tambalagamuwa in 05.12.1996
M6 785,788,792 and 797 re painted Red and Yellow colours for use Intercity train.
14 Locomotives are presently on service.
M6 788 used for Inaugural run “CALYPSO Special” Tourist train Badulla to Bandarawela in 05.04.2024
Information as at 19.12.2025
Coal loads head east to Sherco in Becker after waiting for clearance in Sartell. Seems like they've been adding more DC power to these trains as of late.
Wightwick Manor is a Victorian era house built to resemble an Elizabethan style manor house but equipped with all of the mod cons of the late 19th century, including electricity (DC powered by an on-site generator), indoor plumbing, central heating and even a venting/cooling system.
Taking inspiration from a lecture on 'the House Beautiful' by Oscar Wilde, the first owner's son, Theodore, and his wife Flora decorated its interiors with the designs of William Morris and his Arts and Crafts contemporaries. The house portrays life during the Victorian era with original Morris wallpapers and fabrics, De Morgan tiles, Kempe glass, and many Pre-Raphaelite works of art. It is one of only a few surviving examples of a house built and furnished under the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement.
Wightwick was built in two phases; the first was completed in 1887 and the house was extended in 1893 just to provide accommodation for the family's guests.
The house was first offered to the National Trust in 1936, but it was turned down because the house was only 50 years old! The following year the owners sweetened the pot by offering an endowment to maintain the house and the NT accepted. The offer included a proviso that the family could continue to occupy part of the house (which they did until 1986) while the rest was open to the public.
Hard to believe that the SD60/75 era on alot of class 1's is coming to an end in 2016. Slow economy is really killing off the older power.
Back in 2007 DC powered coal trains still roamed the northern coal route thru Glendive/Mandan. Here a couple ex-Santa Fe SD75's and an ex-Soo Line leaser SD60 power this empty coal train back for loading at Decker Mine. The train is seen here passing the elevator at Cleveland, about 20 miles west of Jamestown.
SLR Class :- M10a
Manufactures Model :- WDM3a
Introduction year :- 2013
No of Locos :- 06
Loco Nos :- 940 to 945
Builder :- Diesel Locomotive Works (D.L.W.)
State :- India
Prime Mover :- ETA ALCO/DLW V12 "251-B"
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission)
Power :- 2300 hp
rpm :- 1000
Weight :- 120 ton
Length :- 57' 10"
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.
Information as at 17.02.2025
SLR Class :- S11
Introduction years :- 2011 to 2012
No of Sets :- 20
Power car Nos :- 894 to 913
Builder :- Integral Coach Factory
State :- India
Prime Mover :- Cummines - 16V KTA 50L
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission)
Power :- 1400 hp
rpm :- 1360
Weight :- 71 ton
Length :- 70’
Wheel arrangement :- Bo-Bo
Brake system :- Air
Max speed :- 120 km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Diesel Multiple Unit
Set Formation :- One power car,Two 3rd Class Compartment, Two 2nd Class Compartment and 3rd Class dummy car
Purpose :- Suburban and Long distance passenger Train Service.
S11 899 Damaged due to accident at Alawwa in 2011 back in service after repair.
S11 902 Destroyed due to an accident at Pothuhera in 30.04.2014
Information as at 03.12.2024
SLR Class :- S11
Introduction years :- 2011 to 2012
No of Sets :- 20
Power car Nos :- 894 to 913
Builder :- Integral Coach Factory
State :- India
Prime Mover :- Cummines - 16V KTA 50L
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission )
Power :- 1400 hp
rpm :- 1360
Weight :- 71 ton
Length :- 70’
Wheel arrangement :- Bo-Bo
Brake system :- Air
Max speed :- 120 km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Diesel Multiple Unit
Set Formation :- One power car,Two 3rd Class Compartment, Two 2nd Class Compartment and 3rd Class dummy car
Purpose :- Suburban and Long distance passenger Train Service.
S11 899 Damaged due to accident at Alawwa in 2011 back in service after repair.
S11 902 Destroyed due to an accident at Pothuhera in 30.04.2014
Information as at 27.07.2022
SLR Class :- M7
Introduction years :- 1981 to 1982
No of Locos :- 16
Loco Nos :- 799 to 814
Builder :- Brush Electric Traction
State :- England
Prime Mover :- General Motors - V8 G M 645 E
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission)
Power :- 944 hp
rpm :- 900
Weight :- 66 ton
Length :- 47' 6"
Wheel arrangement :- Bo-Bo
Brake system : - Vacuum and Dynamic
Max speed :- 80 Km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Locomotive
Purpose :- Main line Passenger and Freight train.
M7 814 used for Colombo - Kandy Intercity Inaugural run in 1982.
M7 803,813 and 814 re painted Red and Yellow colours for use Intercity train.
M7 803 Destroyed due to an accident at Rambukkana in 1999.
13 Locomotives are presently on service.
Information as at 30.03.2024
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
SLR Class :- M6
Introduction years :- 1979 to 1980
No of Locos :- 16
Loco Nos :- 783 to 798
Builder :- Henschel Thyssen
State :- West Germany
Prime Mover :- General Motors - V12 GM 645 E
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission)
Power :- 1650 hp
rpm :- 900
Weight :- 87 ton
Length :- 54' 5"
Wheel arrangement :- A1A - A1A
Brake system : - Vacuum and Dynamic
Max speed :- 105 Km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Locomotive
Purpose :- Main line Passenger and Freight train.
M6 793 Destroyed due to Bomb blast in 25.03.1986 between Pulliyamkulam - Vavniya.
M6 798 Destroyed due to Bomb blast at Tambalagamuwa in 05.12.1996
M6 785,788,792 and 797 re painted Red and Yellow colours for use Intercity train.
14 Locomotives are presently on service.
M6 788 used for Inaugural run “CALYPSO Special” Tourist train Badulla to Bandarawela in 05.04.2024
Information as at 14.12.2025
Wightwick Manor (pronounced 'Wittick') is a Victorian era house built to resemble an Elizabethan style manor house but equipped with all of the mod cons of the late 19th century, including electricity (DC powered by an on-site generator), indoor plumbing, central heating and even a venting/cooling system.
Taking inspiration from a lecture on 'the House Beautiful' by Oscar Wilde, the first owner's son, Theodore, and his wife Flora decorated its interiors with the designs of William Morris and his Arts and Crafts contemporaries. The house portrays life during the Victorian era with original Morris wallpapers and fabrics, De Morgan tiles, Kempe glass, and many Pre-Raphaelite works of art. It is one of only a few surviving examples of a house built and furnished under the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement.
The house was first offered to the National Trust in 1936, but it was turned down because the house was only 50 years old! The following year the owners sweetened the pot by offering an endowment to maintain the house and the NT accepted. The offer included a proviso that the family could continue to occupy part of the house (which they did until 1986) while the rest was open to the public.
SLR Class :- M10a
Manufactures Model :- WDM3a
Introduction year :- 2013
No of Locos :- 06
Loco Nos :- 940 to 945
Builder :- Diesel Locomotive Works (D.L.W.)
State :- India
Prime Mover :- ETA ALCO/DLW V12 "251-B"
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission )
Power :- 2300 hp
rpm :- 1000
Weight :- 120 ton
Length :- 57' 10"
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.
Information as at 03.12.2022
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 02.07.2025
One of Chicago and North Western's C44-9Ws sits with a Norfolk Southern C40-9 at UP's Proviso Yard. A CSX'ed former Conrail B36-7 also sits in the background awaiting a return to the main line.
CNW 8717, now known as Union Pacific 9821, was notable for having Operation Lifesaver lettering; their AC4400CW fleet also had the lettering, but not many DC-powered locomotives wore those graphics.
SLR Class :- S11
Introduction years :- 2011 to 2012
No of Sets :- 20
Power car Nos :- 894 to 913
Builder :- Integral Coach Factory
State :- India
Prime Mover :- Cummines - 16V KTA 50L
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission )
Power :- 1400 hp
rpm :- 1360
Weight :- 71 ton
Length :- 70’
Wheel arrangement :- Bo-Bo
Brake system :- Air
Max speed :- 120 km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Diesel Multiple Unit
Set Formation :- One power car,Two 3rd Class Compartment, Two 2nd Class Compartment and 3rd Class dummy car
Purpose :- Suburban and Long distance passenger Train Service.
S11 899 Damaged due to accident at Alawwa in 2011 back in service after repair.
S11 902 Destroyed due to an accident at Pothuhera in 30.04.2014
Information as at 05.10.2022
BCOL 4653 shoves train C779 thru Delta enroot to Roberts Bank in what is the first DC powered coal train I've seen in a while. The 24 year old dash 9 pushes the 108 car train in what was quite literally the last few seconds of evening light.
SLR Class :- S10
Introduction years :- 2008 to 2009
No of Sets :- 15
Power car Nos :- 879 to 893
Builder :- CSR Qingdao Sifang Co. Ltd
State :- China
Prime Mover :- MTU - V12 4000
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission)
Power :- 1950 hp
rpm :- 1800
Wheel arrangement :- Bo-Bo
Brake system :- Air and Dynamic
Max speed :- 120 Km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Diesel Multiple Unit
Set Formation :- One power car,Four 3rd Class Compartment and 3rd Class dummy car
Purpose :- Suburban and Commuter service.
Information as at 25.09.2025
SLR Class :- M10
Manufactures Model :- WDM3a
Introduction year :- 2012
No of Locos :- 03
Loco Nos :- 914 to 916
Builder :- Diesel Locomotive Works (D.L.W.)
State :- India
Prime Mover :- ETA ALCO/DLW V12 "251-B"
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission )
Power :- 2300 hp
rpm :- 1000
Weight :- 120 ton
Length :- 57'10"
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.
Information as at 13.07.2025
I've been posting quite a bit of stuff from the '80's and '90's as I was most active as a railfan then. After the death of Kodachrome (plus other issues I wont go into here), I did not return to railfanning with a DSLR until 2014.
The early 1990's were a great time to be railfanning, as you still had BN, ATSF, SP, and CR for one, plus a good percentage of the trains were still led by DC power with standard cabs. This BN train heading west towards Denver with an A-B-B-A set of toasters by the Hastings NE depot is typical of what we would see almost everyday back then and what I miss the most. 1-19-1992
SLR Class :- M2
Manufactures Model :- G12
Introduction years :- 1954 to 1966
No of Locos :- 14
Loco Nos : 569-573 M2
591-593 M2a
594 and 595 M2b
626 and 627 M2c
628 and 629 M2d
Builder :- General Motors (G.M.D.)
State :- Canada and America
Prime Mover :- General Motors - G M V12 567 12C
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC - DC Power Transmission )
Power :- 1425 hp
rpm :- 800
Weight :- 79 ton
Length :- 46' 9"
Wheel arrangement :- A1A-A1A (M2,M2a,M2b and M2d)
Bo-Bo (M2c)
Brake system : - Vacuum and Dynamic
Max speed :- 112 Km/h
Gauge : - 1676 mm
Type :- Locomotive
Purpose/Used line :- Main line Passenger and Freight train Not to run Matale and Kelani Valley line.
Gift from Colombo Plan aid.
M2c special designed for Upcountry (Colombo to Badulla) Rail track.
SLR purchased 02 Locos in 1966 from EMD plant America for Cement Transport (M2d 628 and 629).
All locos fitted train light system and fitted W1 cowcatchers at CME in 80’.
M2 572 use for “Ruhunu Kumari” Train inaugural run in 1955.
M2 572 use for “Udarata Menike” Train inaugural run in 23 April1956.
M2 571 Destroyed due to Bomb blast at Mullipathan in 04.10.1985
M2 570 Trapped KKS in 1990. because of Civil war transported to C.M.E. Ratmalana by ship in 1997. Back in service after repair in July 1998.
M2d 629 use for “Meena Gaya” Train inaugural run in 23 December 2004.
M2 591 Damaged by Tsunami waves at Pereliya in 26.12.2004. Back in service after repair in 26.12.2008
13 Locomotives are presently on Service.
M2s were named,
569 : Ontario
570 : Alberta
571 : Saskatchewan
572 : British Columbia
573 : Quebec
591 : Manitoba
592 : Nova Scotia
593 : New Brunswick
594 : Prince Edward Island
595 : New Foundland
626 : Montreal
627 : Vancouver
628 : Kankesanturai
629 : Galle
Information as at 03.02.2025
A Westbound BNSF coal empty crosses the Soo Line trail at McGregor, MN on a May evening in 2006. McGregor used to be the crossing of the Soo Line and the NP/BN until the Soo abandoned their own Bemidji line in 1985. In the old days the two story depot would have behind the power where the McGregor radio tower sits in this view Soo Line trail. Never got to see two railroads in McGregor by the time I lived their for a few years in the mid-2000s, but got to see plenty of DC powered coal trains as 3-4 each way rolled through town each day.
Screaming at Notch 8 the solo GEVO leads its mixed freight up and around the S curve at Milbase as light flurries begin to fill the sky.
Trying to make the most of the days snow before Christmas I spent the afternoon between Milbase and Mile 30, and my god was this ever a GEVO packed day.. I think I wished this onto my self which makes it all the more worse. Exam season had me bored and checking old shots, which is what lead to the realization that I really haven't shot T4 GEVOs, mainly getting tier 2 and 3 GEVOs or the much nicer DC power (yes that incudes the CN ES44DC's, sucker for teardrops). It was because of this lack tier 4s I had seen I began to think "you know what shooting a tier 4 wouldn't be too bad, you haven't seen them so why not diversify". Well I guess the gods [power planners] heard this and slapped either a 3000 or 3200 series thing on the entire afternoons lineup. So much for being open minded to new power.. officially back on GEVO boredom now.
Besides my return to reality, this afternoon was filled with on and off snow, a much needed break from school and my hopes of a white Christmas in the GTA finally coming back. So lets hope your stockings aren't full of boring power like mine and happy holidays to everyone!
SLR Class :- S14
Introduction years :- 2019 to 2020
No of Sets :- 9
Power car Nos :- 971 to 992
Builder :- CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co. Ltd
State :- China
Prime Mover :- MTU 12V 4000R41
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission)
Power :- 1950 hp
rpm :- 1800
Weight :- 76 ton
Length :- 50’
Wheel arrangement :- Bo-Bo
Brake system :- Air and Dynamic
Max speed :- 120 Km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Diesel Multiple unit
Purpose :- Long Distance passenger trains for upper section (Colombo Fort-Badulla)
Set Formation :-
Two power cars, Two 1st class Air-condition compartment, Two 2nd class compartment, Three 3rd class compartment and one 3rd class buffet unit.
Two power cars, Four 1st class Air-condition compartment, Four 2nd class compartment, and one 3rd class buffet unit.
Remarks :-
S14 971 and 972 used for Inaugural run “Denuwara Menike” Intercity Express Colombo Fort to Badulla in 01.11.2019
S14a 989,990,991 and 992 Imported for Proposed Garbage transport from Wanawasala to Aruwakkalu under the Mega police project.
S14 985 and 988 used for Inaugural run “Ella Odyssey” Special Tourist train Kandy to Ella in 05.03.2022
S14 974 and 978 used for Inaugural run “Dunhinda Odyssey” Special Tourist train Colombo Fort to Badulla in 05.04.2024
Information as at 04.12.2024
SLR Class :- S12
Introduction years :- 2012 to 2013
No of Sets :- 13
Power car Nos :- 917 to 939
Builder :- CSR Qingdao Sifang Co. Ltd
State :- China
Prime Mover :- MTU 12V 4000 R41
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission)
Power :- 1950 hp
rpm :- 1800
Weight :- 74 ton
Length :- 50’
Wheel arrangement :- Bo-Bo
Brake system :- Air and Dynamic
Max speed :- 120 Km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Diesel Multiple Unit
Purpose/Used line :-
4 sets for suburban service.
7 sets for up country service.
2 sets for Air-condition intercity service.
Set Formation :
Suburban sets : Power car, four 3rd class compartments and dummy car.
Up country sets : Two power cars, one 1st class Air-condition compartment, three 2nd class compartment, three 3rd class compartment and one 3rd class buffet unit.
Air-condition: Two power cars, Six 1st class Air-condition compartment and class Air-condition buffet unit.
S12 919 used for first testing run on Beliattha line.
S12 934 and 939 used for Inaugural run on Beliattha line in 02.11.2019
S12 927 and 935 used for Inaugural run No 1038 Kandy-Colombo train run in 22.11.2019
S12 933 used for Inaugural run “Kelani Valley Odyssey” Special Tourist train Colombo Fort to Waga in 15.01.2023
Information as at 25.12.2023
SLR Class :- M10a
Manufactures Model :- WDM3a
Introduction year :- 2013
No of Locos :- 06
Loco Nos :- 940 to 945
Builder :- Diesel Locomotive Works (D.L.W.)
State :- India
Prime Mover :- ETA ALCO/DLW V12 "251-B"
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission )
Power :- 2300 hp
rpm :- 1000
Weight :- 120 ton
Length :- 57' 10"
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.
Information as at 03.04.2023
SLR Class :- M4
Manufactures Model :- MX 620
Introduction year :- 1975
No of Locos :- 14
Loco Nos :- 743 to 756
Builder :- Montreal Locomotive Works
State :- Canada
Prime Mover :- ALCO V12 25 1 C3
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission )
Power :- 1700 hp
rpm :- 1050
Weight :- 98 ton
Length :- 58' 3"
Wheel arrangement :- Co-Co
Brake system : - Air and Vacuum
Max speed :- 104 Km/h
Gauge : - 1676 mm
Type :- Locomotive
Purpose/Used line :- Main line Passenger and Freight train Presently not to run beyond Rambukkana.
M4 753,754,755 and 756 were Special designed with Dynamic Brake for Upcountry (Colombo to Badulla) Rail track.
M4 750 damaged due to Bomb blast at near Vavniya in 2000 back in service after repair.
M4 752 re painted Red and Yellow colours for use Jaffna Intercity. again Repainted Blue & Silver.
Upgraded with Air brake at C.M.E. Ratmalana.
M4 751used for Inaugural run “Yal Rani” Passenger Train Between Kankasantrei Murukandi in 11.07.2022
All Locomotives are presently on service.
M4s were named,
743 : Madu
744 : Sigiri
745 : Ruwanweli
746 : Namunukula
747 : Kelani
748 : Walawe
749 : Dunhida
750 : Isurumuni
751 : Diyaluma
752 : Point-Pedro
753 : Samanala
754 : Menik
755 : Mahaweli
756 : Luxapana
Information as at 28.12.2024
SLR Class :- S10
Introduction years :- 2008 to 2009
No of Sets :- 15
Power car Nos :- 879 to 893
Builder :- CSR Qingdao Sifang Co. Ltd
State :- China
Prime Mover :- MTU - V12 4000
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission )
Power :- 1950 hp
rpm :- 1800
Wheel arrangement :- Bo-Bo
Brake system :- Air and Dynamic
Max speed :- 120Km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Diesel Multiple Unit
Set Formation :- One power car,Four 3rd Class Compartment and 3rd Class dummy car
Purpose/Used line :- Suburban and Commuter service.
Information as at 03.05.2021
In the eighties, the construction of the power transmission line-750 kV became widespread. On the agenda was the development of new, previously non-existent in the world voltage classes -1150 kV AC and 1500 kV DC, called ultra-high.
The construction of ultra-high-voltage transmission lines opened up exciting prospects - the ability to quickly, with minimal losses, transfer electricity and power for thousands of kilometers from energy-surplus regions of the country to energy-deficient ones.
The world's first "latitudinal" transmission lines were to link together the five unified power systems of the Soviet Union-Siberia, Kazakhstan, the Urals, the Volga, and the Center. The power transmission line Siberia-Kazakhstan-Ural was built and put into operation in stages
On March 24, 1977, the Central Committee of the CPSU and the Council of Ministers of the USSR adopted Resolution No. 243 "On the establishment of the Ekibastuz Fuel and Energy Complex and the construction of a 1500 kV DC power transmission line Ekibastuz-Center". This resolution provided for more efficient development of the fuel and energy complex, implementation of the energy program of the USSR, where Kazakhstan was provided for in the coming years one of the key roles in the Soviet energy sector. At that time, Kazakhstan ranked third among the republics of the USSR in terms of electricity production.
Given the myriad coal reserves and the scale of its production, it was decided to build large thermal power plants in Ekibastuz in the immediate vicinity of the mines, in order to minimize the cost of coal transportation. With the commissioning of power units at the GRES under construction, Kazakhstan not only fully provided electricity to the national economy of the republic, but also had the opportunity to transfer electricity to other regions of the former Soviet Union.
So in 1987, the section of this line from Ekibastuz to Chebarkul with a length of 432 kilometers was commissioned at a voltage level of 1150 kV. No other line in the world is capable of operating at such a high voltage. The site was supposed to deliver power from the two Ekibastuz GRES built to the 1150 kV substation in Chebarkul. Dispatch name: Kostanay-Chelyabinsk. The capacity of the line reached 5500 MW.
Laid from Ekibastuz through Kokchetayev and Kustanai up to Chelyabinsk, the power line-1150 connected the power systems of Kazakhstan and Russia. The average height of the line supports is 45 meters. The weight of the conductors is approximately 50 tons.
The unique high-voltage power transmission line "Siberia-Center" with a design voltage of 1150 kV cost the country 1.3 trillion rubles. rubles'. At the same time, the construction of a 1500 kV DC power transmission line Ekibastuz – Center was underway.
On the territory of Kazakhstan, the 1150 kV Ekibastuz-Kokchetav-Kustanai transmission line operated at a nominal voltage of 1150 kV from 1988 to 1991.
The completion of the "latitudinal" transmission lines of 1150 and 1500 kV was planned in 1995, but due to the collapse of the USSR, the project remained unfinished. Most of the line was "abroad", as approximately 1400 of the 1,900 km of the line "Barnaul-Ekibastuz-Kokchetav-Kustanai-Chelyabinsk" is located in Kazakhstan.
Wightwick Manor (pronounced 'Wittick') is a Victorian era house built to resemble an Elizabethan style manor house but equipped with all of the mod cons of the late 19th century, including electricity (DC powered by an on-site generator), indoor plumbing, central heating and even a venting/cooling system.
Taking inspiration from a lecture on 'the House Beautiful' by Oscar Wilde, the first owner's son, Theodore, and his wife Flora decorated its interiors with the designs of William Morris and his Arts and Crafts contemporaries. The house portrays life during the Victorian era with original Morris wallpapers and fabrics, De Morgan tiles, Kempe glass, and many Pre-Raphaelite works of art. It is one of only a few surviving examples of a house built and furnished under the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement.
Wightwick was built in two phases; the first was completed in 1887 and the house was extended in 1893 just to provide accommodation for the family's guests.
The house was first offered to the National Trust in 1936, but it was turned down because the house was only 50 years old! The following year the owners sweetened the pot by offering an endowment to maintain the house and the NT accepted. The offer included a proviso that the family could continue to occupy part of the house (which they did until 1986) while the rest was open to the public.
This window seat provided a vantage point from which to see visitors approaching the front door.
SLR Class :- S11
Introduction years :- 2011 to 2012
No of Sets :- 20
Power car Nos :- 894 to 913
Builder :- Integral Coach Factory
State :- India
Prime Mover :- Cummines - 16V KTA 50L
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission )
Power :- 1400 hp
rpm :- 1360
Weight :- 71 ton
Length :- 70’
Wheel arrangement :- Bo-Bo
Brake system :- Air
Max speed :- 120 km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Diesel Multiple Unit
Set Formation :- One power car,Two 3rd Class Compartment, Two 2nd Class Compartment and 3rd Class dummy car
Purpose/Used line :-Long Distance, Suburban and Commuter service.
S11 899 Damaged due to accident at Alawwa in 2011 back in service after repair.
S11 902 Destroyed due to an accident at Pothuhera in 30.04.2014
Information as at 04.01.2022
SLR Class :- S10
Introduction years :- 2008 to 2009
No of Sets :- 15
Power car Nos :- 879 to 893
Builder :- CSR Qingdao Sifang Co. Ltd
State :- China
Prime Mover :- MTU - V12 4000
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission )
Power :- 1950 hp
rpm :- 1800
Wheel arrangement :- Bo-Bo
Brake system :- Air and Dynamic
Max speed :- 120 Km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Diesel Multiple Unit
Set Formation :- One power car,Four 3rd Class Compartment and 3rd Class dummy car
Purpose :- Suburban and Commuter service.
Information as at 01.10.2022
SLR Class :- S14
Introduction years :- 2019 to 2020
No of Sets :- 9
Power car Nos :- 971 to 992
Builder :- CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co. Ltd
State :- China
Prime Mover :- MTU 12V 4000R41
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission)
Power :- 1950 hp
rpm :- 1800
Weight :- 76 ton
Length :- 50’
Wheel arrangement :- Bo-Bo
Brake system :- Air and Dynamic
Max speed :- 120 Km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Diesel Multiple unit
Purpose :- Long Distance passenger trains for upper section (Colombo Fort-Badulla)
Set Formation :-
Two power cars, Two 1st class Air-condition compartment, Two 2nd class compartment, Three 3rd class compartment and one 3rd class buffet unit.
Two power cars, Four 1st class Air-condition compartment, Four 2nd class compartment, and one 3rd class buffet unit.
Remarks :-
S14 971 and 972 used for Inaugural run “Denuwara Menike” Intercity Express Colombo Fort to Badulla in 01.11.2019
S14a 989,990,991 and 992 Imported for Proposed Garbage transport from Wanawasala to Aruwakkalu under the Mega police project.
S14 985 and 988 used for Inaugural run “Ella Odyssey” Special Tourist train Kandy to Ella in 05.03.2022
S14 974 and 978 used for Inaugural run “Dunhinda Odyssey” Special Tourist train Colombo Fort to Badulla in 05.04.2024
S14 980 and 985 used for Inaugural run “Ella Odyssey - Nanuoya” Special Tourist train Nanuoya to Ella in 10.02.2025
Information as at 25.05.2025
UP train CROHS with DC power begins the climb up Logan Hill while a BN train with SD70MACs waits for a crew on the Converse Mine lead. 9-7-1995
A friendly wave from the conductor flies from one of a handful of CNW Dash 9 patches remaining. 9741 is the lone engine a coal empty westbound on the Blair Sub. Check out some of the interesting touches on this veteran; hand painted numberboards, and visors over the headlights... appears someone stole a headlight casting from an EMD and mounted it upside down.
It is unusual to see DC power on Union Pacific coal trains, much less General Electric DC power, and even much less CNW patches!
SLR Class :- S11
Introduction years :- 2011 to 2012
No of Sets :- 20
Power car Nos :- 894 to 913
Builder :- Integral Coach Factory
State :- India
Prime Mover :- Cummines - 16V KTA 50L
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission)
Power :- 1400 hp
rpm :- 1360
Weight :- 71 ton
Length :- 70’
Wheel arrangement :- Bo-Bo
Brake system :- Air
Max speed :- 120 km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Diesel Multiple Unit
Set Formation :- One power car,Two 3rd Class Compartment, Two 2nd Class Compartment and 3rd Class dummy car
Purpose :- Suburban and Long distance passenger Train Service.
S11 899 Damaged due to accident at Alawwa in 2011 back in service after repair.
S11 902 Destroyed due to an accident at Pothuhera in 30.04.2014
Information as at 28.09.2025
EL MU's at Convent Station during the last full month of operations before all were retired by NJT on August 24, 1984 when the DC power distribution system dating from 1930 was retired, replaced by the new AC distribution system. 7-13-1984
SLR Class :- S11
Introduction years :- 2011 to 2012
No of Sets :- 20
Power car Nos :- 894 to 913
Builder :- Integral Coach Factory
State :- India
Prime Mover :- Cummines - 16V KTA 50L
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission )
Power :- 1400 hp
rpm :- 1360
Weight :- 71 ton
Length :- 70’
Wheel arrangement :- Bo-Bo
Brake system :- Air
Max speed :- 120 km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Diesel Multiple Unit
Set Formation :- One power car,Two 3rd Class Compartment, Two 2nd Class Compartment and 3rd Class dummy car
Purpose :- Suburban and Long distance passenger Train Service.
S11 899 Damaged due to accident at Alawwa in 2011 back in service after repair.
S11 902 Destroyed due to an accident at Pothuhera in 30.04.2014
Information as at 09.12.2022