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Why are trains so heavy?

Updated: 9/21/2023
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Trains are comprised primarily of iron, steel, high-density metal and thousands of tons of cargo, from grain and coal to gravel and oil, each type of cargo having different volumes and densities, thus affecting the total weight of the train.

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