S8 840 on Puttalam bound passenger train (No 3417 Colombo Fort-Chilaw) at Liyanagemulla in 16.03.2023
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  27.03.2023

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