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most of the time, it also depends on the type of train
Coal is used in steam locomotives! The coal is burned under a "boiler" to create steam which is then used in drive pistons which in turn cause the "drive wheels"
to turn, thus propelling the locomotive, and the attached cars, down the track.
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How was coal used to power trains?
Vroom
Does coal power trains?
No, coal is just used to heat the passenger part of the train
What type of coal is used in trains?
What type of coal do they use in trains?
Why is coal no longer used 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.
How can you describe coal?
Coal is a sedimentary rock that forms from compressed plant matter over millions of years. It is a fossil fuel that is primarily composed of carbon, with small amounts of other elements like sulfur, hydrogen, and oxygen. Coal is mined for energy production and is one of the most widely used sources of fuel in the world.
What is powered by coal?
steam boats and steam trains use coal power
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.
Do electric trains cause pollution?
The trains themselves do not cause pollution, but the source of the power such as a coal burning power plant does.
What is difference between old trains and new trains?
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.
What is the difference between old trains and new trains?
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.
Fuel used by steam trains?
Steam coal
Was is coal use for?
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.
