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Difference between steam trains and electric trains?
It takes pressurized steam to move the Pistons in a steam train. It takes a generator to produce electricity to power the motors on his (trucks) wheels on an electric train.
What is deifference between steam engene and electric engine?
A steam engine requires water to be heated to produce steam. This steam is used in pistons to produce movement, as in a steam train. An electric engine can produce the same energy, as in an electric car, and is far less bulky than a steam engine.
How does the train engine produce power?
Depends on the type of engine that the train is equipped with. Steam, diesel, electricity, (supplied by overhead wires or additional rails,) batteries, gas turbine. (Steam was the dominant form of locomotive power from the early 19th century to the mid 20th century). Your question is somewhat uncustomary. It should be asked this way : How does the different types of engine in a train produce power? It is unnecessary to provide detailed explanations on how the different kinds of engine work. That's a technical information which is not interesting for the inquisitor.
Does a train use steam for power?
Steam does create the power to turn the wheels. The steam is created by using coal fire, to heat up the water into steam. the expansion of the steam pushes out the piston, which in turn turns the wheels.
Do the bullet train use coal?
No. A train that uses coal for power is a steam train, those trains referred to as 'bullet trains' usually use electricity as their motive power.
What was the name of the first train?
The name of the first train was a locomotive. A locomotive is fueled by burning combustible coal, oil or wood to produce steam.
What is a steam train?
A train that runs on steam. But first you need the coal and fire and shovel.
Did the Greeks invent the train?
No, the Greeks did not invent the train. They knew of steam power, but lacked the advanced technology and the materials know-how needed to come up with a train.
What is the German word for steam train?
Steam train translates as Dampflokomotive.
What provides power for a train?
Most often electricity, but there are diesel and steam trains powered by coal.
How train driven?
Steam power; Diesel engines, Electricity, and a very few gasoline engines.
What was the first steam train called?
The first steam train was called the rocket.
