Malayan Railways / Keretapi Tanah Melayu Class 22 Thrashing

[stimpy719]

How heavy is a class 22 loco, BMalaya ? Around 85 tons ?

Its good to see that at least 22115 and 22127 are still going, now with EMRAIL.

[BMalaya]

@stimpy719 90 tons.

[stimpy719]

i wonder if there are any diecast metal scale miniature Class 22 and Class 24 diesel locomotives that I can buy. Not electric train sets but actual models of these KTMb locomotives, thanks.

[stimpy719]

But after 40 years, can 22127 still work actively as in the past or is it just a few more years left ? What has become of 22115, Kuala Lipis ? What is the safety load that Class 22 can pull ? Is it about 600 tons or less . Thanks.

[BMalaya]

@stimpy719 With the appropriate replacements, it could haul up to 1,000 tonnes, if memory serves. 22115 is slightly older than 22127. 22115 is currently with EMRAIL in North Malaysia, as is 22127.

[stimpy719]

Its truly a great diesel locomotive but very sad that Class 22 is no more, except 22115. But 40 years has gone by and there is not much railway engineers can do to keep Class 22 going. Maybe build some new ones like Class 22 with more power and improved technology.

[BMalaya]

@stimpy719 22127 is still around, waiting for spares I heard.

[Martin98Baumann]

Nice video. We had a Bo-Bo version of this loco in Northern Ireland

[afnadh]

The sound from the engine is similiar with class37 from British Rail !!.

[terryleejameson]

what is the song at the beginning of the vid?

[BMalaya]

@terryleejameson It's Frank & Nancy Sinatra's 1967 hit Something Stupid

[terryleejameson]

@BMalaya Thanks! :)

[afnadh]

@terryleejameson

The title of the song is "Something Stupid "......played either Paul Mauriat or Frank Fourcel Orchestra .

[Giugiaro21]

Does the engine has Turbocharger?

It sounds just like the CP 1400 EE 8 CSVT but with the lack of the turbo.

[BMalaya]

@Giugiaro21 Yes, it does.

Thanks for the linkback to/from your video.

[alisma100]

antara lokomotif yg menarik dan cantik

[dampFreddie]

Surprised the horspower rating at 1710 bhp? Great sound, the ferns and thrash on single line reminds me of 37s on the west highland line with a slight dub and whistle to boot! cheers for the clip!

[ReiSasukeKTMB]

Teringat pulak masa dia 'korus' kat Stesen Ipoh masa bawak tren Falim.

[akumat1]

very old school .

[starstorm55522]

Are these loco's still in operation in Malaysia?

[zolarius55]

Yes.

[iamyie]

yes!

[tunguska2m]

lovin it! class 22!