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Yes. Used a ton. The steam locomotive was, for a long time, the only way to power a train.
When diesel-electric locomotives proved better for railroads in the 1950s, they became less used...
But from 1830s to 1940s, they dominated, basically. I mean, yeah, there were electric only railroads, and diesel-electric locomotives around, but steam was basically the main power for America.
Other countries, steam was almost only what they used. Japan and China would be some countries that slowly developed rail systems. Both countries continued revenue service with steam locomotives up into the 1980s.
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What trains were used in the 1860s?
steam engine trains.
Fuel used by steam trains?
Steam coal
Why aren't steam trains used anymore?
Because they used steam engines, which rely on fire to turn water into steam to power pistons which makes the train move. Also, while in use some of the steam is always released, creating big steam clouds around the locomotive.
What were steam engine trains used for?
The same things modern trains are used for: hauling cargo and people.
What were steam trains used for?
steam trains were used to pull carriage's full of coal, tanks of oil, wood, and clothing cloths, and any other stuff used in the cities that was going to be used in the factories
Are steam trains using steam engines?
They are called steam trains because they are pulled by steam engines.
Where were steam trains used?
Up until about 1950 ... everywhere.
What are steam engines being used for today?
trains x
How are trains different from steam trains?
Steam trains were first. they use both fire and water to produce steam and make the engine run.
How many steam trains are there in the world?
There are 2.4 Steam Trains in the world as of 2012.
What is good about having steam trains?
its more efficient and diesel trains consume more natural resources like oil which is also used for planes, cars and boats. only steam trains use coal.
What are the release dates for Trains Unlimited - 1997 Steam Trains?
Trains Unlimited - 1997 Steam Trains was released on: USA: 27 October 1997
