This page is however mostly concerned
about the railway we knew in the 50's, 60's and 70's and in some ways is mostly
a tribute to the GM EMD G12 "Canadian Engines" of Sri Lanka described by David
Hyatt as "the most reliable and long running locomotives" AND STILL GOING
STRONG!
It is
with regret that we note that the loco involved in the Tsunami was Class M2 EMD
G12 "Manitoba". We hope that she can be salvaged. ASELA'S RAILWAY PICS DILANTHA'S RAILWAY PICS THE
JAFFNA COLLECTION We have a unique collection of railway pics from the north
thanks to our correspondent Kumaran of Singapore.
These include M2s as well as M1s, MLWs and even a Hunslet shunter. Click link
above and use the blue arrow to view all the pics
THE
GM EMD CLASS M2 LOCOMOTIVES The GM EMD G12 locos of Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) first appeared
on the scene in 1954 and although not the first Diesel Electrics in Ceylon,
made an immediate impact. Most remember them for the distinctive livery, loud
exhaust note and the triple air horns, but railway enthusiasts know them to be
the most reliable locos in the history of Ceylon-Sri Lanka. MORE
THE
BRUSH BAGNALL CLASS M1 LOCOMOTIVES The Brush Bagnall Class M1 locos can be said to
have been experimental. In fact the very first time that they ever ran on
tracks was in Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) and the then General Manager of the
Ceylon Government Railway (CGR) apparently came in for a bit of criticism for
allowing the recently ousted British trying to sell their cheap untested goods
to the old colony! MORE
The only comprehensive book on SriLankan Railways is the
excellent work by David Hyatt. "Railways of Sri Lanka", David Hyatt, Comrac,
London 2000. ISBN 0-9537304-0-9 Visit his site for
details
ASELA'S RAILWAY PICS
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