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Sri Lanka Railways class M4
In 1975, the Montreal Locomotive Works built 14 broad-gauge diesel locomotives for the Sri Lanka Railways. Their internal manufacturer's type was MX-620, but their operator designated them M4. At a weight of 93 tons, ...
General
| Property | Sri Lanka Railways class M4Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1975 |
| Manufacturers | Montreal Locomotive Works |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,676 mm (Indian broad gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Sri Lanka Railways class M4Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.76 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.40 m |
| Service weight | 94.5 t |
| Adhesive weight | 94.5 t |
| Axle load | 15.8 t |
Power plant
| Property | Sri Lanka Railways class M4Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | ALCO 251C3 |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | Sri Lanka Railways class M4Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,305 kW (1,774 PS) |
| Top speed | 65 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | Sri Lanka Railways class M4Remove |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 13.8 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
