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What trains were used in the 1860s?

steam engine trains.


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.


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.


How did the steam engine the world?

trains could run longer


What is another nickname for the steam engine?

Another nickname for the steam engine is "locomotive," particularly when referring to the type of steam engine used in trains. Additionally, it is sometimes called a "steam locomotive" to emphasize its function in rail transport. The term "iron horse" is also used historically to describe steam-powered trains.


What are the advantages of using a steam engine train?

Steam engine trains used to be the only type of train that would work. They used to be iconic and were significant in the understanding of railroads. Today, steam engine trains offer no real advantages to other modes of transportation.


What were steam engine trains used for?

The same things modern trains are used for: hauling cargo and people.


When was the first engine created that ran on steam power?

The first engine that ran on steam power was created in 1813 by George Stephenson, this led to the invention of steam engine trains and many other inventions.


What did the steam engine do that contributed to the growth of the US?

Powered farm equipment and trains.


What is the significance of the steam engine?

The steam engine was the first convenient source of power. It powered the industrial revolution as well as ships and trains in it's day.


Are steam trains using steam engines?

They are called steam trains because they are pulled by steam engines.


Why did thomas savery invent the steam engine?

Thomas Savery built the steam engine because his mom slapped him if he didn't

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