locomotives are used to propell railcars. They can be in a push or pull mode. Locomotives are generlly diesel or diesel electric. If a locomotive starts to lose its propullsion power it will require maintenance.
Diesel electric is used on locomotives because the diesel electric system is much cleaner and quieter and more efficient than the old steam locomotives. The diesel fuel is used to run a generator which produces electric power which is used to power the electromagnetic drive motors mounted on the locomotives axles!
Locomotives were and are used for pulling train cars. Today, they are run by diesel electric engines and possess several thousand horsepower each.
I am not an expert but my understanding is the electromotive configuration is better suited to locomotives. An internal combustion engine is used to run a generator or alternator and the electricity then runs the electric motors that drive the wheels. +++ The diesel engine IS used in small locomotives, usually with a hydraulic transmission. Larger locomotives use either electric or hydraulic drives but the prime mover is still a diesel engine.
Steam locomotives were commonly used for over a hundred years ending by the 1950's, so many presidents were president during that time frame.
locomotives???
You keep locomotives in a shed
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the answer too my question is that they have come up with better technology.
The locomotives, (Electric Mules) are used to pull ships through the locks of the canal. Also due to the very close fit of the largest ships (like the panamax tankers), the locomotives work together to maintain ship position within the width of the locks. sometimes there are only inches to spare on each side.
They are used to bring the workers through the canal. yay i feel smart! me to!!
Las Vegas Locomotives was created in 2009.
Steam locomotives became a frequently used method of transportation in Europe during the 19th century. Great Britain became dominated by this method of transportation up until the middle of the 20th century.