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What does Diesel call other trains on Thomas the Tank Engine?
Diesel calls steam engines "Steamies."
What are the problems of steam engine trains?
Lower efficiency than diesel, and much higher maintenance .
Difference between diesel engine and old steam engine?
The main difference between a diesel and a steam engine is the diesel engine is an internal combustion and the steam engine is external combustion.
What trains were used in the 1860s?
steam engine trains.
What is the difference between a steam train and other trains?
Steam trains are powered by steam and relies upon the presure from the steam in the boiler. Diesel trains work the same way a normal car does with a motor and a lot of fuel. Electric trains rely upon the motor, but also a constant power connection either through a third rail or overheard wires. Diesel and electrical trains are normally faster and cleaner than steam. +++ Actually the motive power unit is a "locomotive" or (if steam) "engine"; NOT a 'train'. The "train" is the set of rolling-stock it tows.
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.
What did the steam engine replace?
The Diesel engine
Which engine was made after the invention of the steam engine?
diesel engine
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.
Does trains need petrol?
Modern trains are powered by diesel or electricity. There are still some coal powered steam trains in service, mainly on tourist lines.
What kind of trains are used today?
Diesel multiple units, electric multiple units, and diesel locomotives. Steam trains run on heritage railways and rail tours. It depends which country your in. Trains vary from country-country
When was the first steam train ever used?
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.
