Sept. 4 1882
Thane Fynn
Sept. 4 1882
Steam
It is converted to heat first; this heat is then used to produce superheated steam. The pressure of the steam is what drives the electric generators.
Steam, diesel, and electric.
South Station in Boston was opened in 1899. It has since been restored. It originally had steam engines, but that caused so much environmental impact it was closed for awhile. It is in use today with restaurants and businesses.
a electric train is faster than a steam engine
R. H. Parsons has written: 'The early days of the power station industry' -- subject(s): Electric power-plants 'The steam turbine' 'The development of the Parsons steam turbine'
Steam trains were first developed in Great Britain early in the nineteenth century. From the early 1900's they were replaced with electric and diesel trains.
A steam engine requires water to be heated to produce steam. This steam is used in pistons to produce movement, as in a steam train. An electric engine can produce the same energy, as in an electric car, and is far less bulky than a steam engine.
The first steam powered passenger rail service was between Stockton and Darlington (in the UK) and it was opened in 1825.
1801, Richard Trevithick invented the first steam powered locomotive (designed for roads).