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Is the General Electric B 39-8 diesel locomotive still operational?
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How does an electric locomotive develop power?
same way as diesel locomotive, sort of
How heavy are Locomotives?
Well, it depends on what type of locomotive, diesel steam or electric, a standard diesel locomotive weighs about 425000 lbs, and a standard steam locomotive is about 778000 lbs
What is a diesel-electric power plant?
A diesel electric power plant is an engine that powers electric motors. The motors actually operate the machinery such as a locomotive.
What is concept behind diesel engine?
It's an electric locomotive with it's own diesel driven generator.
Which locomotive requires least maintenance?
The modern hybrid diesel electric types.
Most trains are powered by what?
There are two major types of modern locomotives. Electric, and Diesel-Electric. Electric locomotives are very popular in some countries, and likewise for diesel-electric. Electric locomotives take in electricity via an overhead wire or a third rail that carries this electricity which is then in turn used to power electrical motors on the axles of the locomotive to move the train. Diesel-electric is identical, but electricity is not directly supplied. The locomotive is fueled with diesel which powers a large diesel engine that drives a generator that in turn drives electric motors on the axles of the locomotive. Think of it as a hybrid. An on-board generator that powers on-board electric motors.
How much does a diesel locomotive cost.how much does a electric locomotive cost.what are their maintenance costs per year?
from 1.8 millions to 2.5 millions
How many miles per gallon does a locomotive get?
A locomotive operates using diesel-electric, which gets around 90 miles per gallon.
Which invention changed transportaion?
The steam engine made possible for the invention of the steam locomotive and the steam ship. The gas and diesel engines made possible cars, trucks, diesel-electric locomotive engines, diesel-electric submarines, airplanes made flight possible, and the list could go on and on....
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 is an explanation for how a modern diesel or electric locomotive develops power?
Modern diesel electric motors are actually hybrids engines. The electric motor is used whenever possible to conserve fuel, and the diesel engine provided power for hill climbs and acceleration,
When was Diesel Locomotive Works created?
Diesel Locomotive Works was created in 1961.
