KTM Class 29

The KTM Class 29 is a class of mainline diesel electric locomotives built in China by Dalian Locomotive and Rolling Stock Company for operations by Keretapi Tanah Melayu of Malaysia on its freight services.

Class 29
KTMB Class 29 diesel locomotive at Gemas Railway Station (Sept. 2009)
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderDalian Locomotive and Rolling Stock (CNR Group)
ModelCKD8E[1]
Build date2005
Total produced20
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICCo'Co'[1]
Gauge1,000 mm[1]
Wheel diameter965mm[1]
Length20668mm[1]
Width2800mm[1]
Height3875mm[1]
Loco weight120t[1]
Engine typeMAN 16RK215T 2580kW[1][2]
Cylinders16
Transmissionelectric (AC-DC-AC)[1]
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h[1]
Tractive effortstarting 410kN[1]
Career
Numbers29101-29120
LocaleMalaysia

History

20 locomotives were acquired around 2005, but proved less than reliable than the Class 26 bought at the same time. By 2008 only 5 out of 20 were in service due to the high number of technical problems. As a consequence KTM had to lease locomotives from India at a cost of $1000 per train per day.[3] As the units were still under warranty, the manufacturing company was called in and a KTMB task force was formed to fix the problem. By December 2008 eighteen units had been overhauled and were in working order.[4]

These Locomotives are currently Maintained By SMH Rail SDN BHD While the main objective of the locomotive is to pull heavy freight, it easily handles local shuttle trains with an operating speed averaging 110km/h. [5]

See also

References
  1. "CKD8E Diesel-electric Locomotive (Exported to Malaysia)". www.zacliu.com. 4 November 2010. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
  2. "MAN B&W sign contract for 22 x 16RK215T Diesel Engines to power locomotives for KTMB, Malaysia" (PDF). www.mandieselturbo.com (Press release). MAN Diesel. 23 August 2004.
  3. "Readymade Train Wreck". www.mmail.com.my. The Malay Mail. 10 October 2008. Archived from the original on 13 October 2008.
  4. "Resignations have not affected KTMB, says Ong". thestar.com.my. The Star (Malaysia). 2 December 2008. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  5. "Diesel Locomotives : Railway Systems : Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation". Toshiba. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
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