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What type of coal do they use in trains?
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What type of coal do they use in trains?
Steam coal.
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 was coal used to power trains?
Vroom
Fuel used by steam trains?
Steam coal
Does coal power trains?
No, coal is just used to heat the passenger part of the train
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.
Why was coal used for boats and trains?
It was used to fuel their steam engines, which was their method of locomotion back then.
What is the best quality of coal?
Welsh coal is supposedly the best quality. It was used by British rail in their steam trains. Welsh coal burns hotter.
How do trains run on coal?
Only (some) steam engines used coal. It was burnt in a boiler to heat water to steam.
Is coal useful why?
coal be useful in many ways especially for powering electricity
Is coal used for trains for power?
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.
How do trains affect the ozone layer?
Trains earlier ran on coal. Coal was responsible for ozone depletion.
