Class M2c

                        Pic by Dr. Asela K. Kulatunga

Manufactures Model :-  G12
Introduction years :- 1961                                 
No of Locos :-  02
Loco Nos : 626 and 627
Builder :- General Motors (G.M.D.)
State :- Canada
Prime Mover  :- General Motors - G M V12 567 12C
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Electric (AC to DC Power Transmission )
Power  :-  1425 hp
rpm :- 800
Weight :-  79 ton
Length :-  46' 9"
Wheel arrangement :-  Bo-Bo
Brake system : - Vacuum and Dynamic
Max speed  :- 112 Km/h
Gauge : -  1676 mm
Type :- Locomotive
Purpose :- Main line Passenger and Freight train. Special designed for up country track (Colombo – Badulla)