KTM Class 19

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The KTM Class 19 are a class of 10 Bo'Bo' shunting locomotives built by Hitachi in 1983 for Keretapi Tanah Melayu (Malayan Railway).[2] The locomotives are based in major train stations as station pilots.[citation needed] As they are classed as shunters, they are limited to major train stations only and do not operate on the mainline.[citation needed]

Power typeDiesel-electric
Power typeDiesel-electric
Build date1983
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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:
  UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 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
LocaleMalaysia
References: ,[1] unless where noted
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History

10 locomotives were acquired in 1983 and were assigned shunting duties around Malaysia.[3] As of July 2025 all are in active service.[citation needed]

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