KTM Class 19

The KTM Class 19 is a class of shunting locomotive for Keretapi Tanah Melayu. The locomotives are based in major train stations for duty of shunting freight and passenger cars. As they are classed as shunters, they are limited to major train stations only and do not operate on the mainline.

Class 19
KTMB Class 19 at Tapis Minyak station, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderHitachi Rail
Build date1983
Total produced10
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge
Length36 ft 9 in (11.20 m)
Axle load14.33 tons
Loco weight57.35 tons
Engine typeMTU 6V 396 TC12 650hp @ 1800rpm
Cylinders6
Transmissionelectric (DC-DC)
Train brakesLoco: air; train: vacuum and air
Performance figures
Maximum speed70 km/h (43 mph)
Tractive effort22,792 lbs @ 10 km/h, max - 30,500lbs
Career
Numbers19101-19110
Nicknamesthe shunt
LocaleMalaysia

History

10 locomotives were acquired around 1983 and were quickly assigned shunting duties around Malaysia. As of February 2015 all are in active service.

References
  • Shamsuddin (Haji) (1985). Locomotive centenniel 1885-1985. ISBN 9789679800029. Retrieved 2015-07-02 – via Google.books.com.my.
  • http://www.keretapi.com/website/trains/19-class/
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