Class W2

                        Pic by Richard Gennis

Introduction years :- 1969 and 1971
Years of Withdrawn :- 1997 to 1998         
No of Locos :- 703 to 716 and 729 
Loco Nos  :-  15
Builder :- VEB Karlmarx Babelsberg
State :- East Germany
Prime Mover  :- Paxman - Ventura 16V YJXL
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Hydraulic
Power  :- 1578 hp
rpm :- 1500
Weight :- 65 ton
Length :-  43’ 7”
Wheel arrangement :-  B-B
Brake system : - Air, Vacuum and Hydro Dynamic
Max speed  :- 80 Km/h
Gauge : -  1676 mm
Type :-
Purpose :- Main line and Suburban Passenger and Freight train. special designed for
                                                                        Upcountry (Colombo to Badulla) Rail track.