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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.
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 are locomotives?
A locomotive is a railway vehicle that provides the motive power for a train.
What uses coal as fossil fuel?
Power plants, steam locomotives, and some homes.
What has the author Joe G Collias written?
Joe G. Collias has written: 'Katy power' -- subject(s): Locomotives, Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad 'The Texas & Pacific Railway' -- subject(s): Locomotives, Texas & Pacific Railway 'Frisco power' -- subject(s): History, Locomotives, St. Louis-San Francisco Railway
How will steam locomotive engines continue to develope?
Except for a few turbine driven locomotives, they won't. Most locomotives use diesel engines to drive a generator, which feeds power to the traction motors.
What is a Word meaning many locomotives?
locomotives???
Why was blasting tunnels through mountains a necessity?
Because early locomotives did not have the power to climb steep slopes
Where do you keep locomotives?
You keep locomotives in a shed
How can freight trains carry anything?
Locomotives with a lot of power massive engine and a whole lot of cars destined to a destination
What event showed the power of speed of locomotives?
The event was when peter cooper raced against a horse-drawn rail car.
Who as the German inventor of an internal combustion engine that could power large vehicles such as trucks ships and locomotives?
Rudolf Diesel
