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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
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What trains were used in the 1860s?
steam engine trains.
Fuel used by steam trains?
Steam coal
What were steam engine trains used for?
The same things modern trains are used for: hauling cargo and people.
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.
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 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.
Why diesel engine trains more used compare to steam engine trains?
Efficiency and cost. The maintenance of a steam engine can be very costly as compared to a diesel engine as well.
What are the release dates for Trains Unlimited - 1997 Steam Trains?
Trains Unlimited - 1997 Steam Trains was released on: USA: 27 October 1997
