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Malayan Railway 22 Class.

40 units were ordered from English Electric in UK and arrived in 1971 to replace large amount of steam loco still in service in the early decade of 70's. Main specification of the locomotive are:- Locomotive service number : 22101 until 22140 Locomotive type: Mixed traffic Engine type: English Electric 8csvt Engine power: 1710hp Wheel Arrangement: Co-Co Traction motor: 6 Axle Load: 14.1 tons Maximum speed: 60mph / 96 kmph. Brake: air for locomotive / vacuum for train. Locomotive type: Double ended cab. Gauge: 1000mm Coupler: MCA / Horn Hook coupler on delivery, now with auto knuckle coupler The locomotive are the most favoured by the crews and maintenence crew for their reliability and robustness. As at 2007 only a few remain in active service and the rest are either scrapped and currently 2 examples have been preserved.