Sri Lanka Railways Class M8 is a class of Sri Lankan diesel-electric locomotive that was developed by Diesel Locomotive Works at Varanasi, India,[2] in 1996. This class of locomotives was fitted with 2,800 hp (2,100 kW) V16 power units. This is used on both passenger and freight trains on Sri Lanka Railways. Currently[when?] this is the most powerful locomotive in Sri Lanka.[1]
| Engine Class | M8 |
| Built Country | India |
| Builder | Diesel Locomotive Works |
| Imported Year | M8 – 1996 M8A – 2001 |
| Power Type | ALCO 251-B |
| Engine Type | M8 V16 diesel M8A V12 diesel |
| Power Output | M8(2,800 hp (2,100 kW)) M8A(2,200 hp (1,600 kW)) |
| Maximum Speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Axel Arrangement | Co’Co’ |
| Weight | 112.8 tons |
| Livery | Light Blue and Dark Blue |
| Total Produced | M8 – 8 M8A – 2 |
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