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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...
General
| Property | Sri Lanka Railways class S8Remove |
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| Built | 1991 |
| Manufacturers | Hitachi |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B+2-2+2-2+2-2+2-2+2-2 |
| Gauge | 1,676 mm (Indian broad gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Sri Lanka Railways class S8Remove |
|---|---|
| Adhesive weight | 70 t |
| Axle load | 17.5 t |
Power plant
| Property | Sri Lanka Railways class S8Remove |
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| Engine | MTU 12V 396 TC13 |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | Sri Lanka Railways class S8Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-hydraulic |
| Indicated power | 1,070 kW (1,455 PS) |
| Top speed | 88 km/h |
