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 type Diesel-electric Builder Hitachi Rail Build date 1983 Total produced 10
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC 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

History

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