Imported the power car only. Four passenger compartments including the power car and the dummy. Withdrawn from the service since 2000. But S3 617 reported
to be in even in 2006. Colour scheme changed from red to yellow/green and brown/green. First and only DMU entered service beyond Rambukkana up to Nanu Oya daily as a double set. First introduced with Podi Menike train. It served all broad gauge lines. in service
| Engine Class | S3 |
| Built Country | Germany |
| Builder | MAN Diesel Company |
| Imported Year | 1959 |
| Power Type | Diesel Hydraulic |
| Engine Type | MAN – L12 V18 |
| Power Output | 880 hp |
| Maximum Speed | 80 km/h |
| Axel Arrangement | B-B |
| Weight | 55 T |
| Livery | Dark Red and then Green, Yellow |
| Total Imported | 25 Power Sets 596-520 |
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