Blue Tiger

KTM Class 26 (aka Blue Tiger) is a group of 20 locomotives owned by KTMB.The first batch of locomotives were first received by KTMB on October 2nd 2003

According to Keretaapi.com , this 3300hp locomotive is most powerful locomotive that KTMB owns. It was build by Bombardier, Germany (Adtranz/General Electric collaboration)

Recently the Blue Tiger resurfaced again in mainstream newspapers because it has been used by a Johorean royalty for their Kembara Mahkota Program.

Specifications

Locomotive Type : DE – AC 33 C
Engine Type : GE 7FDL12
Cylinders : 12, 45-degree V arrangement
Bore : 228.6mm (9in)
Stroke : 266.7mm (10.5in)
Compression Ratio : 15.7 to 1
Traction Type : Diesel Electric AC/AC
Traction Motor : 5GEB24
Tractive Effort : Continuous – N/A, Maximum – 102500lbs / 456kN
Gear Ratio : 1:4.722 (18:85 cogs)
Control Voltage : N/A
Braking System(s) : vacuum, air dual-pipe, dynamic
Weight : 120 tons
Axle Load : 20 tons max, 18.85 tons min
Loco Power Rating : 3300hp (nominal), 3100hp (site)
Maximum Speed : 120km/h (fully worn wheels)
Gauge : 1000mm (metre)
Wheel Arrangement : CO-CO
Wheel Diameter : 965mm max, 890mm min
Length Over Buffers : 22000mm
Fuel Capacity : 5500 litres
Sandbox Capacity : 240 litres (3 X 80l)

Fleet (locomotive number and name)

26101 Tanjung Aru
26102 Tanjung Bidara
26103 Tanjung Dumpil
26104 Tanjung Dungun
26105 Tanjung Gelang
26106 Tanjung Jara
26107 Tanjung Karang
26108 Tanjung Kupang
26109 Tanjung Pelepas
26110 Tanjung Penawar
26111 Tanjung Piai
26112 Tanjung Piandang
26113 Tanjung Puteri
26114 Tanjung Ramunia
26115 Tanjung Rhu
26116 Tanjung Selatai
26117 Tanjung Sepat
26118 Tanjung Tohor
26119 Tanjung Tualang
26120 Tanjung Tuan