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No, coal is just used to heat the passenger part of the train
What type of coal do they use in trains?
Coal is still used in many steam engines today. Coal is not used on diesel trains or electric trains simply because it is not fuel for them. Electric trains and diesel trains are the most common trains in use, and not trains capable of using coal, because they are more efficent and much less costly to maintain.
steam boats and steam trains use coal power
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.
Coal is not commonly used for power on modern trains; instead, most trains are powered by diesel or electricity. However, historically, steam locomotives relied on coal as a fuel source, burning it to produce steam for propulsion. While some heritage railways may still use coal-fired steam engines for tourist purposes, the majority of contemporary rail systems have moved away from coal due to environmental concerns and advancements in technology.
The trains themselves do not cause pollution, but the source of the power such as a coal burning power plant does.
Well, darling, a steam train uses steam to power its engine, while a coal train hauls coal as cargo. So, to put it simply, one chugs along with passengers or freight, and the other just hauls coal like it's nobody's business. Hope that clears things up for you, sugar.
The difference between old and new trains is in their running gear and method of propulsion. Old trains used coal and steam while modern trains use diesel engines to power electrical motors.
The difference between old and new trains is in their running gear and method of propulsion. Old trains used coal and steam while modern trains use diesel engines to power electrical motors.
Steam coal
Home heating, electricity and was traditionally used as fuel in steam engine ships and trains. Early trains all had a coal car to carry it.