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Who invented the steam-driven locomotives?

your mother


Where is the neutral for 25kv ac single phase supply used for electric locomotives?

from ground


Where does a steam locomotive get its energy from?

Most steam locomotives are powered by coal, but some types burn wood or oil. The fuel is burned in a firebox to boil water. The steam is fed to pistons that power the drive wheels via large crank rods. A few experimental locomotives used the steam to run a turbine instead of pistons. Some locomotives burn peat or farm waste such as field cuttings. Switzerland even built a steam locomotive that got its power from an overhead electric line.


What was the steam engine originally used for?

The steam engine was originally developed to pump water out of mines, particularly in the 18th century. Its primary purpose was to improve the efficiency of removing water from deep coal and tin mines, allowing for greater extraction of these resources. Over time, its applications expanded to powering machinery in factories, locomotives for transportation, and ships, significantly contributing to the Industrial Revolution.


Who invented the steam whistle on a steam locomotive?

The steam whistle used on steam locomotives was developed by Robert Stephenson in the early 19th century. Although the concept of using steam to produce sound existed before, Stephenson's design, introduced around 1820, effectively utilized the steam whistle as a signaling device for trains. His innovation significantly improved communication and safety on railroads.