Y 678 at Orugodawattha in 10.02.2013
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  09.04.2023

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