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How much power does a diesel locomotive generate?
A typical diesel locomotive generates about 4000 horsepower. The loads are so heavy that many trains and can have up to four locomotives.
How has trains changed since 1867?
they are cool Many trains no longer use 'slam doors' (doors that you manually open) - they use automatic electronic doors instead. More modern trains can travel at higher speeds and all the steam locomotive trains have now been replaced by diesel trains.
Where can one purchase a vintage HO model train?
The best place to find vintage HO model trains would actually be on a site such as eBay. This site would have many models for sale, as well as tips on buying vintage model trains.
What is a toy you put together?
LEGO's tinkertoys, Lincoln logs, erector set, model trains, and many, many more
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
For what is a brass ho scale used?
It appears that HO Scale is a term used within the world of miniature trains. HO scale refers to the size scale of these trains and many are made of brass. Therefore a brass ho scale can be used to describe model trains.
How many trains traveled in India?
about18.000 trains
How many trains are there in the world?
14,538 trains
How many different types of trains are there?
There are many different kinds of trains you can think of!
How do you prevent fire accidents in trains?
In the US, there are virtually no fire accidents in trains today as they have already been prevented. In the 1800's, fires on trains were quite common as a result of even minor incidents, because stoves were used for heating passenger cars. By the 1900's, the stoves were gone, but many cars were still made of wood, resulting in fires being a concern. Today, the sources of fire are extremely limited. On freight trains, a hot journal can result in flames with hot grease burning, but fire is not the typical result and major concern, but a derailment. On passenger trains, sources of fire are nearly non-existent except at the locomotive and sources on electric trains. All materials on passenger trains are chosen and treated to prevent or slow a fire. The typical fire today on any train is at the locomotive and with the exception of catastrophic incidents (where fire was secondary), these rarely have significant impact. Current US regulations have severe restrictions on fuel for trains going through confined areas where fire may have present an increased risk, even as a secondary risk.
How many miles per gallon does a locomotive get?
A locomotive operates using diesel-electric, which gets around 90 miles per gallon.
Why are there so many canals in England?
There was a time in our history before the invention of the locomotive and trains, when canals provided the fastest, cheapest and most eficcient means of transport. Many were used for industrial transport This period did not last long and so most of our canals have now fallen into disuse. Many have become overgrown or have disappeared entirely.
