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Depending on the type of locomotive and what engine notch it is in, anywhere from 3.5 gal/hr at idle to 188 gal/hr at max engine output
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Do locomotive trains use gas?
Locomotives use diesel engines thus run on diesel fuel, they do not use gasoline.
How much fuel or gas does a Greyhound bus use?
About 100 gallons of diesel fuel.
Can I use diesel fuel to heat my house instead of 2 fuel oil?
u can use diesel fuel but why would you? heating oil has no tax and is so much cheaper than road fuel
What fuel did the first steam locomotive use?
COAL
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.
What fuel does the Jeep 3.0 Diesel use?
Diesel fuel, biodiesel, BTL and GTL
Can I used unleaded fuel in a diesel van?
If the van has a diesel engine, then you MUST use diesel fuel. Unleaded gasoline will destroy a diesel engine. Diesel fuel is also used as a lubricant in a diesel engine. The use of any other fuel except diesel will result in serious damage. If you have put unleaded in your diesel, do not start or drive this vehicle until you drain the tank and change all the fuel filters.If the van has a diesel engine, then you MUST use diesel fuel. Unleaded gasoline will destroy a diesel engine. Diesel fuel is also used as a lubricant in a diesel engine. The use of any other fuel except diesel will result in serious damage. If you have put unleaded in your diesel, do not start or drive this vehicle until you drain the tank and change all the fuel filters.
Which fuel is used in submarine?
Modern submarines (depending on type) use nuclear fuel for their reactors, plus a tank of diesel fuel that acts as both reactor shielding and fuel supply for the backup diesel generator. Diesel-Electric submarines use strictly diesel fuel.
What fuel do spaceships use?
Diesel
What kind of fuel does an airplane use?
Use to use Avgas fuel. Now use ultra fuel or diesel Fuel or jet fuel.
What is a fuel that trains use?
As of May 2015, diesel fuel is still in use.
What is the average gas mileage of compact cars?
How much gasoline and diesel fuel do Americans use every year to fuel their vehicles?
