S8 836 depaturing from Maradana with Negombo bound Passenger train (No 3423 Colombo Fort-Negombo) in 27.10.2023

Primal Madusanka posted a photo:

SLR Class :- S8
Introduction year :- 1991
No of Sets :- 20
Power car Nos :- 821 to 840
Builder :- Hitachi Hyundai
State :- Japan and Korea
Prime Mover :- MTU – 12V 396TC 13
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Hydraulic
Power :- 1055 hp
rpm :- 1800
Weight :- 55 ton
Length :- 68′
Wheel arrangement :- B-B
Brake system :- Air
Max speed :- 80 Km/h
Gauge : – 1676 mm
Type :- Diesel Multiple Unit
Set Formation :- One power car,Three 3rd Class Compartment and 3rd Class dummy car
Purpose :- Suburban and Commuter service.

All Compartments, Dummy cars and 10 Power cars were built by Hyundai Company in Korea.
All sets presently on service.

Information as at 26.12.2023