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Well they used to run on steam power. Where wood or coal would be burned to make heat that would boil water and boiling water makes steam. When water turns to steam it expands and it can expand with enough power to move pistons. The pistons were usually connected directly to the drive wheels through long connecting rods that connected to the outer edge of the wheel.
Modern day train engines are usually diesel electric. Where a diesel engine is coupled to a electric generator and then the electricity from the electric generator is use to run electric motors which are connected to the drive wheels.
What else can I help you with?
Where is the engine on a train?
The engine on a train is behind the driver.
What is the engine of an old train?
The engine of an old train would be a steam engine.
What is the engine car of a train called?
The "Engine".
What is an engine that draws a train?
The engine or locomotive.
What does 'Lok' mean?
In swedish 'lok' means 'train engine"
Is a steam engine the same as a train?
No, a steam engine is not the same as a train. A steam engine is a type of engine that converts steam energy into mechanical work, while a train refers to a series of connected vehicles that run on tracks and can be powered by various types of engines, including steam engines, diesel engines, or electric motors. In essence, a steam engine can be a component of a train, but a train encompasses much more than just the engine itself.
What do you call the car in front of the train?
In most cases the car at the front of a train is the engine or the locomotive. However, sometimes the train is pushed from behind and then the engine is the car at the end.
How much does a train engine weigh?
The weight of a train engine varies depending on the type of engine. A diesel engine can weigh as much as 250 tons while a steam engine would be about 100 tons.
What is the length of a train engine?
Kilogram
What is a train engine made of?
Metal
What kind of engine does a train have?
Deisel
When was the train engine invented?
The first train was invented in 1803 by Samuel Homsfray.
