Trainspotting in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Got up early in the morning as we were headed out to Central Sri Lanka from Colombo. So as I was waiting I noticed a Railway Track behind our Hotel along the Sea Shore. What better way to bide my time early in the morning than trainspotting.

Class S9 (858)

Sri Lanka Railways Class S9
Manufacturer: Sifang, China South Locomotive & Rolling Stock Corporation
Constructed: 1991
Entered service: 2000
Number built: 15
Formation: 1x SBC, 1x SBD, 4x TC
Fleet numbers: 849 ~ 863
Operator(s): Sri Lanka Railways
Depot(s): Electrical Power Coaches Shed, Maradana
Specifications:
Car length: 65 ft (19.81 m)
Maximum speed: 100 km/h (62 mph)
Weight: 73 t (72 long tons; 80 short tons) Engine Compartment Only
Prime mover(s): MTU 12V396TC14
Engine type: V12
Power output: 1,580 hp (1,180 kW)
Transmission: Diesel-electric
AAR wheel arrangement: B-B
Braking system(s): compressed Air, Dynamic
Coupling system: Automatic (dual)
Multiple working: Yes
Track gauge: 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Source: Wikipedia

Class S9 (858)

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Class S8

Sri Lanka Railways Class S8
Manufacturer: Hyundai (Korea), Hitachi
Replaced: Class S6, S7
Entered service: 1991
Number built: 20
Formation: 4 Passenger Compartments, including control unit, Engine Unit
Fleet numbers: 821 ~ 840
Operator(s): Sri Lanka Railways
Depot(s): Power Coaches Shed
Line(s) served: Main Line, Kelani Valley Line, Puttalam Line, Coast Line
Specifications:
Car length: 65 ft (19.81 m)
Maximum speed: 88 km/h (55 mph)
Weight: 70 t (69 long tons; 77 short tons)
Prime mover(s): MTU 12V396TCI13
Engine type: V12 diesel
Power output: 1,430 hp (1,070 kW)
Transmission: Diesel-Hydraulic
Braking system(s): Air
Coupling system: Automatic (dual)
Multiple working: Yes
Track gauge: 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Source: Wikipedia