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Sri Lanka Railways class S8
The S8 is a diesel multiple unit built by Hitachi and used by Sri Lanka Railways for commuter trains. 20 were delivered in 1991 after the S7 had already been delivered by Hitachi in the late seventies. Each unit consi...
| Sri Lanka Railways class S8Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | Standard |
| Built | 1991 |
| Manufacturers | Hitachi |
| Wheel arrangement | TZ6-24-4 tk |
| Gauge | 1676 mm |
| Length | |
| Service mass | |
| Top speed | 88 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | MTU 12V 396 TC13 |
General
| Property | Sri Lanka Railways class S8 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1991 |
| Manufacturers | Hitachi |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B+2-2+2-2+2-2+2-2+2-2 |
| Gauge | 1,676 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Sri Lanka Railways class S8 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Adhesion mass | 70 t |
| Axle load | 17.5 t |
Power plant
| Property | Sri Lanka Railways class S8 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | MTU 12V 396 TC13 |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | Sri Lanka Railways class S8 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-hydraulic |
| Indicated power | 1,070 kW (1,455 PS) |
| Top speed | 88 km/h |
