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Electric motors turn the wheels,
and power is gotten from an external source ... most often by way of overhead wires or a "third" rail.
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When were electric locomotives invented?
1837
Why is diesel electric used on locomotives?
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!
What has the author Roly Longhurst written?
Roly Longhurst has written: 'Electric locomotives on the west coast main line' -- subject(s): Electric locomotives
What has the author John Draney written?
John Draney has written: 'Diesel locomotives, electrical equipment' -- subject(s): Diesel locomotives, Electric apparatus and appliances, Electric machinery
What has the author F J G Haut written?
F. J. G. Haut has written: 'Pictorial history of electric locomotives' -- subject(s): Electric locomotives, History
What has the author Vernon Davy written?
Vernon Davy has written: 'Diesel and diesel electric locomotives' -- subject(s): Diesel locomotives
What are locomotives used for?
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.
What has the author Sven Hjorth-Johansen written?
Sven Hjorth-Johansen has written: 'Norske lok og motorvogner 1.1.1978' -- subject(s): Diesel locomotives, Electric locomotives, Electric motor-cars
Where were locomotives used?
Locomotives were and are used for pulling train cars. Today, they are run by diesel electric engines and possess several thousand horsepower each.
What were some inventions from the 1910s?
Electric horn Electric doll Electric Seer Electric triplane Locomotives Also the TV was invented a century later, in 1927!
Why diesel engine is not used in small locomotives?
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.
Where is the neutral for 25kv ac single phase supply used for electric locomotives?
from ground
