Sri Lanka Railways M4

Sri Lanka Railways M4
Class M4 No. 747 "Kalani"
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder Montreal Locomotive Works Order number M-6080 Serial number M-6080-01 to M-6080-14 Model MX-620 Build date 1975 onwards Total produced 14
Specifications Configuration: ​  •  UIC Co′Co′ Gauge 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) Wheelbase Bogie: 11 ft 2 in (3,404 mm) Length 58 ft 3 in (17.75 m) Loco weight 93 long tons (94 t; 104 short tons) Fuel type Diesel Prime mover ALCO 251C3 Engine type 4 stroke V12 diesel Cylinders 12 Loco brake Air, Vacuum, Dynamic (Some vary)
Performance figures Maximum speed Design: 104 km/h (65 mph) Service: 65 km/h (40 mph) Power output 1,750 hp (1,300 kW)
Career Operators Sri Lanka Railways Class M4 Number in class 14 Numbers 743–756 Official name See table First run 1975

The Sri Lanka Railways M4 is a class of diesel-electric locomotive manufactured in Canada by Montreal Locomotive Works. Fourteen of the manufacturers' model MX-620 were imported in 1975.

This was the longest locomotive in the Sri Lanka Railways previously. All units are still operational. On regular operation they are rarely used beyond Polgahawela on the main line (only with assistance from a dynamic brakes equipped locomotive on downhill), and are not used beyond Nawalapitiya. They used to travel on the full main line regularly until the previous decade.

They are painted in a livery of dark blue, light blue, silver with yellow striping; although No. 752 Point Pedro was painted in a special ICE (Intercity Express) livery.

Fleet

Number	Name	Notes
743	Madhu	Air Brakes Added
744	Sigiri	Air Brakes Added
745	Ruwanweli	Air Brakes Added
746	Namunukula	Air Brakes Added
747	Kelani	Air Brakes Added
748	Walawe	Air Brakes Added
749	Dunhinda	Air Brakes Added
750	Isurumuni	Air Brakes Added
751	Diyaluma	Air Brakes Added
752	Point Pedro	Special ICE livery was on this locomotive. Now normal livery.
753	Samanala	Imported with Dyn Brakes. Air Brakes Added
754	Menik	Imported with Dyn Brakes. Air Brakes Added
755	Mahaweli	Imported with Dyn Brakes. Air Brakes Added
756	Laxapana	Imported with Dyn Brakes. Air Brakes Added

Gallery

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  Class M4 No. 745 "Ruwanveli"
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  Class M4 No. 748 "Walawe"
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  M4 No. 749 "Dunhida"
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  Class M4 No. 754 "Menik"
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  Class M4 No. 755 "Mahaweli"
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  Class M4 No. 756 "Laxapana"

References

• "Class M4 Locomotive". www.ceylonrailway.com.
• Hughes, Hugh (1996). Indian Locomotives: Part 4 – 1941–1990. Harrow, Middlesex: The Continenetal Railway Circle. ISBN   0-9521655-1-1.