KTM Class 19

Class 19

KTMB Class 19 at Tapis Minyak station, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
Type and origin
Power type Diesel-electric
Builder Hitachi Japan
Build date 1983
Total produced 10
Specifications
UIC class Bo'Bo'
Gauge 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) metre gauge
Length 36 ft 9 in (11.20 m)
Axle load 14.33 tons
Loco weight 57.35 tons
Engine type MTU 6V 396 TC12 650hp @ 1800rpm
Cylinders 6
Transmission electric (DC-DC)
Train brakes Loco: air; train: vacuum and air
Performance figures
Maximum speed 70 km/h (43 mph)
Tractive effort 22,792 lbs @ 10 km/h, max - 30,500lbs
Career
Numbers 19101-19110
Nicknames the shunt
Locale Malaysia

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.

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

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