S5 718

Pic by :- Hugh Llewelyn
Year of Taken :- 1990
Location :- Hikkaduwa

SLR Class  :- S5                           
Power Car No :- 718
Builder :- Hitachi
Prime Mover :- Paxman - 8V YJX
State :- Japan
Date of Commition to service :- 08.06.1970
No of Sets  :- 02
Mode of Power Transmission :- Diesel Hydraulic
Power  :- 775 hp
rpm :- 1500
Weight :- 49 ton
Length :- 58' 2"
Wheel Arrangement :- B-B
rake System : - Air
Max Speed  :- 80 Km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm 
Type :- Diesel Multiple Unit (D.M.U.)
Purpose :- Imported for Air Conditioned Special Tours.
Status :- In Service