0
same way as diesel locomotive, sort of
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How does a modern diesel locomotive develop power?
A diesel engine - bigger but no different from the ones in cars and trucks ... drives an electric generator, which powers the motors connected to the wheels.
What is a diesel-electric power plant?
A diesel electric power plant is an engine that powers electric motors. The motors actually operate the machinery such as a locomotive.
How does a diesel locomotive develop power?
A diesel locomotive is actually a hybrid engine. The diesel engine generates electricity, which is transferred from a motor to the wheels.
Would an electric train use a locomotive?
Yes an electric train uses a locomotive.
What are major types of trains?
The three major types of trains are steam, electric, and diesel. Steam: The locomotive is powered by steam pressure. Traditionally, it is created by heating water using a coal-powered boiler. The boiler usually made up most of the locomotive. Electric: The locomotive is powered directly from an electric source to power it's electric engine. Either from an overhead wire or third rail that are both charged with high voltage power. Diesel: The locomotive is powered using diesel fuel to power the locomotive engine or prime mover. A common use of this fuel is diesel-electric. This is where the prime mover powers a generator that stores electric power that is then sent to electric motors known as "traction motors" mounted on each train axle that turn the wheels.
Was it possible for James Garfield to ride in an electric locomotive?
no because he died in 1881 and electric locomotive were invented in 1951no
What is an explanation for how a modern diesel or electric locomotive develops power?
Modern diesel electric motors are actually hybrids engines. The electric motor is used whenever possible to conserve fuel, and the diesel engine provided power for hill climbs and acceleration,
How many states use electric trains?
Every locomotive, freight and Amtrak use Diesel engines that run electric generators that power motors aka "Trucks" that power the drive wheels. This eliminates the need for a transmission
What year was the electric locomotive invented?
1879
Most trains are powered by what?
There are two major types of modern locomotives. Electric, and Diesel-Electric. Electric locomotives are very popular in some countries, and likewise for diesel-electric. Electric locomotives take in electricity via an overhead wire or a third rail that carries this electricity which is then in turn used to power electrical motors on the axles of the locomotive to move the train. Diesel-electric is identical, but electricity is not directly supplied. The locomotive is fueled with diesel which powers a large diesel engine that drives a generator that in turn drives electric motors on the axles of the locomotive. Think of it as a hybrid. An on-board generator that powers on-board electric motors.
How the electro locomotive runs?
Electric motors are geared to the wheels. Electric power is gotten from some external source (via third rail or overhead wire). {Except for a few battery powered locomotives.}
How heavy are Locomotives?
Well, it depends on what type of locomotive, diesel steam or electric, a standard diesel locomotive weighs about 425000 lbs, and a standard steam locomotive is about 778000 lbs
