0
The modern giants of freight locomotive manufacturing are General Electric and Electro-Motive of CAT.
General Electric's current production model, the ES44AC runs in at 432,000lbs. (216 tons)
Electro-Motive's current production model, the SD70ACe runs in at 408,000lbs. (204 tons)
There are many models before and likely after that have different weight specs. Some models are modified to be heavier as well to increase their tractive effort (pulling ability). However, these are still reasonably common locomotives.
Wiki User
∙ 8y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How much does a freight train weigh?
A freight train weighs 12,000-20,000 tons.
How much does a train weigh?
150 tons to over 15,000 tons and up to 19,000 tons. The train's weight depends on the length and type of train, and their freight size.
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.
How much does a freight train axle weigh?
Axle, 850lbs. Wheels are 2000lbs each. Just from what I've read.
How much does an average train weigh?
This vary considerably. Spanning from about 100 tonnes for light MRT up to 20,000 tonnes for the heaviest freight.
How big is the biggest train?
The biggest train is typically a locomotive pulling multiple freight cars that can stretch over a mile long. These trains can weigh tens of thousands of tons and require powerful engines to move them.
What has the almost same spelling as weigh?
Neigh, weight, eight, eighth, freight, & height.
Air Freight Service?
form_title= Air Freight Service form_header= Moving far? Move your belongings with an air freight service. When do your shipment need to arrive?*= _ [50] How much will the shipment weigh?*= _ [50] Why are you moving?*= _ [50]
If a plane weighs 4 tons How many pounds does it weigh?
There are 2,000 pounds in a ton. All you need to do is multiply 2,000 by 4 to get your answer. Hint: The answer is somewhere between 7,999 and 8,001. PS: It doesn't matter whether what you want to weigh is a plane, a freight train, or a load of grain. Four tons is still four tons.
How much does a freight liner cascadia weigh?
16,000 - 18,000 lbs. all things dependent.
What words with ei when the ei sounds like an a?
vein, sleigh, freight, eight weigh, their, beige, veil,
How much does a 379 Peterbilt tractor weigh?
Typically, 17k - 19k for a three axle freight truck.
