Class S3

                         Pic by Primal Madusanka

Introduction year :- 1959 to 1960
Year of Withdrawn: - 1993 to 2012           
No of Sets :- 25
Power car Nos  :-  596 to 620
Builder :-  MAN
State :- Germany
Prime Mover  :- MAN - V12 L12V18/21
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Hydraulic
Power  :-  880 hp
rpm :- 1500
Weight :- 47 ton
Length :-  58' 9"
Wheel arrangement :-  B-B
Brake system :- Vacuum
Max speed  :- 80 Km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Diesel Multiple Unit
Set Formation :- One power car,Three 3rd Class Compartment and 3rd Class dummy car
Purpose :- Suburban and Commuter service.