Original Class M5 Hitachi locomotives became unsuccessful and subsequently some of them rehabilitated with Paxmon & Caterpillar engines.The one in the picture is a CLASS M5 -779 fitted with a 1600 hp Caterpillar 3516 DITA engine seen at Peradeniya in 2010. Driver had to slow down due to workers on the track and had to throttle as he was short of the platform. Black smoke is a clear indication that he had given too much power. D U WEERARATNE
Original Class M5 Hitachi locomotives became unsuccessful and subsequently some of them rehabilitated with Paxmon & Caterpillar engines. The one in the picture is 772 crossing Mahawali river near Peradeniya Junction in 2012 April.
D U WEERARATNE
Unidentified class M5 locomotive is approaching Balana station bound to Colombo. The inner and outer semaphore home signals are visible in the picture. Note – village girl is using the rail track as a foot path due to lack of road ways. D U WEERARATNE
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