Still stored at the running shed, having finished its working life in 1983 ! Built in 1953 in Loughborough in the UK, one of 25 imported into Sri Lanka
Still doing a great job after many years in service, and still looking pretty good,having been imported into Sri Lanka in 1966, This is the only M2d running at the moment, the other one is in the... (more)
Built in England by Robert Stephenson in 1944, 340 is seen leaving the shed at Dematagoda, the locomotive is now rarely steamed, athough today it worked an evening special from Colombo Fort Stati... (more)
Close up of controls of German built loco. Electrics by GM, typical GM control stand of that time- mid 1980s.
Control stand of of German built loco. Electrics by GM, typical GM control stand of that time- mid 1980s.
Control stand of Indian built (Alco) loco. Speedometer below window. Throttle and dynamic brake handles on right, reverser handle removed.
Most powerful loco in service. Built in India to Alco designs.
Most powerful locos currently in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has broad gauge track.
These locos first entered service in the late 1950s and are still running reliably.
