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They are not always back to back. It doesn't matter which way they are turned because the large diesel engines operate large generators which actually power the electric motors that make the train engine move. There are no transmissions to shift, just switches, so a train can go with as much power and speed in forward or reverse.
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How much weight can a train engine pull?
The pulling capacity of a train engine depends on various factors such as the type of locomotive, the number of engines in the consist, the grade of the track, and the condition of the rail. Generally, a single train engine can pull hundreds to thousands of tons of freight or passenger railcars.
Was the underground rail road a rail road?
because railroads were a new invention back then,the slaves thought they where on a train.
What do you call a train that runs on one rail?
a mono rail train
What was the name of the train that first moved on the rail in Australia?
The train did not have a name. However, the first actual train was a gravity railway used for a coal mine. Prisoner's were also used to pull the trains.
Rail Enquiries are the official source for what countries train times?
The gateway for Britain's National Rail network. The rail enquiries are the UK portal to a train rail.
Is the British Rail Class 444 train identical to the British Rail Class 450 train?
No, the British Rail class 444 train is not identical to the British Rail class 450 train. These trains are slightly different but made by Siemens Desiro.
Where can one find travel by train?
Information on train travel can be found by visiting train ticket and information websites, such as: The Train Line, Holidays By Rail or National Rail.
What a train rides on?
rail
What is rail travel?
by train
What a train ride?
rail
What does the magnetism do in maglev trains?
Maglev is a contraction of Magnetic Levitation. Magnets of the same polarity are used to levitate the train so that there is no friction between train and rail. Electromagnets of opposing polarity are switched on in sequence ahead of the train to pull it forward.
What exhibits were in the great exhibition?
some inventions there are: The camera the fridge the freezer some engines a knife with 300 blades a water pump a train a model rail way a car
