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Between 44 tons and 500 tons, depending on the type. Most fall into the 125-250 ton range.
3/10/12 MJW -- I've been told most commuter locomotives are 200 tons. I had to take a safety course at Amtrak.
In Europe, a 'class 66', which is a common diesel freight locomotive, weighs 129 tonnes.
Swiss Railways 'Re 460' which is a modern electric locomotive used for freight and passenger trains weighs 84 tonnes.
The locomotives used to pull the car and lorry shuttle trains through the channel tunnel, and are some of the most powerful electric locomotives, weigh 132 tonnes.
What else can I help you with?
How much does a train boxcar weigh?
The average empty steel boxcar weighs between 25 and 30 tons. The average locomotive weighs 400,000 pounds, but some locomotives weigh much more.
How much does the steam locomotive weigh?
The weight of a steam locomotive can vary depending on the size and type of locomotive. On average, a steam locomotive can weigh anywhere from 100 to 200 tons.
How much do train drivers earn?
Average hourly wage of Locomotive Engineer and Operator is $25.88.
How much does an average train coal car weigh?
About 110 tons
How much does a frieght train weigh?
Varies wildly. The average North American locomotive weighs 175 tons and the average freight car, when loaded, can carry 70-100 tons. So multiply at will. For more accurate study of this, visit Wikipedia's page on Loading Gauges. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loading_gauge
What is the average speed attained by a train providing a scheduled service?
Seriously, which type of train? On what route? How much does it weigh with it's normal cargo? SheesH!
How much does the heaviest train weigh?
The heaviest train ever weighed was 99,732.1 tonnes or 220 million pounds. An average train only weighs between 100 to 20,000 tonnes.
How much do train wheels weigh?
Train wheels typically weigh between 500-1,000 pounds each, depending on the type and size of the train.
How much does an SD-70 locomotive weigh?
An SD-70 locomotive typically weighs between 400,000 to 432,000 pounds (200 to 216 tons).
How much does a train wheel weigh?
about 300 kg
How much does an average train weigh?
This vary considerably. Spanning from about 100 tonnes for light MRT up to 20,000 tonnes for the heaviest freight.
How much does a freight train weigh?
A freight train weighs 12,000-20,000 tons.
