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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


How many wheels are in a train engine?

The number of wheels on a train engine can vary depending on the type and design of the locomotive. Typically, freight locomotives have between 6 to 12 wheels, while passenger locomotives may have similar or slightly different configurations. Some larger locomotives, like those used for heavy freight, can have even more wheels, sometimes exceeding 12. The specific wheel arrangement is often referred to as the "wheel configuration" or "wheel arrangement."


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.