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Sri Lanka Railways class M5
The M5 is a series of 16 four-axle diesel-electric locomotives built in 1979 by Hitachi for the Sri Lanka Railways. They were originally powered by an MTU V12 built by Ikegai in Japan with 1,640 hp . Due to technical ...
General
| Property | Sri Lanka Railways class M5 rebuilt M5B |
|---|---|
| Built | 1997 |
| Manufacturers | Hitachi |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,676 mm (Indian broad gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Sri Lanka Railways class M5 rebuilt M5B |
|---|---|
| Service weight | 66 t |
| Adhesive weight | 66 t |
| Axle load | 16.5 t |
Power plant
| Property | Sri Lanka Railways class M5 rebuilt M5B |
|---|---|
| Engine | Paxman Valenta RP200L |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | Sri Lanka Railways class M5 rebuilt M5B |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,110 kW (1,509 PS) |
| Top speed | 97 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | Sri Lanka Railways class M5 rebuilt M5B |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 16.8 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
