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The electric motors that drive the locomotive can be re-wired as generators (by throwing a switch). The motion of the train can then be used to generate electricity - which is used to heat a large resistor to disparate the heat.
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What is used to pull a train?
The locomotive pull a string of cars that make up a train. The locomotive was first powered by steam, but now they are mostly powered by diesel electric motors.
What are locomotives used for?
locomotives are used to propell railcars. They can be in a push or pull mode. Locomotives are generlly diesel or diesel electric. If a locomotive starts to lose its propullsion power it will require maintenance.
What is a locomotive?
A steam engineA Locomotive is a self-propelled train car that is used to push or pull a chain of train railroad cars. Locomotives can run on steam, diesel, or electricity. Steam-powered locomotives were developed in the early 1800s. The word locomotive can also be used as relating to movement from place to place, such as travel.
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,
WHY METAL USED IN CONSTRUCTION OF DIESEL ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE?
Because it is strong enough, cheap enough and easy enough to shape into the kinds of parts needed.
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 train locomotive cost?
I saw a very small Witcomb locomotive refurbished for a narrow gauge selling for $550,000.00. I would say a full size locomotive would go for about anywhere from 1 to 3 million dollars. A brand new GE ES44AC would go for 2-3 million bucks
What is a castle class locomotive?
The Castle Class Locomotive was used by the Great Western Railway between 1923- 1947.
How is locomotive used in a sentence?
The locomotive pulled 100 cars laden with coal.A long whistle sounded as the locomotive moved toward the train crossing.Locomotives can switch tracks in some locations, depending on how the track switch is set.
What is electrical dynamic braking used for?
Braking is used to bring the motor to stop quickly or instantly. Braking can be two way broadly. One is mechanical braking. Other method is electrical braking. One of the electrical braking is dynamic braking.
Where was the locomotive transportation used?
it was used all the way from the 1700s to present
What is an engine used to move railroad cars?
Locomotive
