, ,

English Electric survivors in Asia

by

A HANDFUL of British-built former Malayan Railways Class 22 locos remain in usable condition, but not all in Malaysia. 

Forty of the metre-gauge locos were ordered in the early 1970s from English Electric and AEI (which by the time they were delivered had become part of GEC). 

Article continues below…
Advert

Monthly Subscription: Enjoy more Railway Magazine reading each month with free delivery to you door, and access to over 100 years in the archive, all for just £5.35 per month.
Click here to subscribe & save
1971-built KTM 22102 plinthed at Kuala Lumpur National Museum. It is seen on December 21, 2018. CLIVE HAINES

The locos were built by Metro-Cammell in Saltley, Birmingham.

Read more in the June 2019 issue of The RM – on sale now!

Article continues below…
Advert


Advert
Subscribe to The Railway Magazine
Enjoy more of The Railway Magazine reading every month. Click here to subscribe.

Railway Reads

From the history of steam through to 21st century rail transport news, we have titles that cater for all rail enthusiasts. Covering diesels, modelling, steam and modern railways, check out our range of magazines and fantastic subscription offers.


About the Author