Sri Lanka Railways Class W1 is a diesel-hydraulic locomotive that was built by Rheinstahl Henschel in 1969. A total of 45 W1s were built and imported. This is the first diesel-hydraulic locomotive which ran on Sri Lankan rail.
Engine Class | W1 |
Built Country | Germany |
Builder | Henschel Thyssen |
Imported Year | 1969 |
Power Type | Diesel Hydraulic |
Engine Type | Paxman V12 12YJXL |
Power Output | 1150 HP |
Maximum Speed | 80 KMPH |
Axel Arrangement | B-B |
Weight | 60.5 T |
Livery | Green, Red and Yellow strip |
Total Imported | 45 (No. 630-674) |
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