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Locomotives develop power primarily through their engines, which can be diesel or electric. Diesel locomotives use a diesel engine to drive a generator that produces electricity, powering electric traction motors connected to the wheels. Electric locomotives draw power from overhead lines or an electrified rail, directly driving traction motors. The combination of engine design, traction system, and weight distribution enables locomotives to efficiently convert fuel or electrical energy into the traction needed to move heavy loads.
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What are locomotives used for?
locomotives are used to propell railcars. They can be in a push or pull mode. Locomotives are generlly diesel or diesel electric. If a locomotive starts to lose its propullsion power it will require maintenance.
Why is diesel electric used on locomotives?
Diesel electric is used on locomotives because the diesel electric system is much cleaner and quieter and more efficient than the old steam locomotives. The diesel fuel is used to run a generator which produces electric power which is used to power the electromagnetic drive motors mounted on the locomotives axles!
What are locomotives?
A locomotive is a railway vehicle that provides the motive power for a train.
What uses coal as fossil fuel?
Power plants, steam locomotives, and some homes.
What has the author Joe G Collias written?
Joe G. Collias has written: 'Katy power' -- subject(s): Locomotives, Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad 'The Texas & Pacific Railway' -- subject(s): Locomotives, Texas & Pacific Railway 'Frisco power' -- subject(s): History, Locomotives, St. Louis-San Francisco Railway
How will steam locomotive engines continue to develope?
Except for a few turbine driven locomotives, they won't. Most locomotives use diesel engines to drive a generator, which feeds power to the traction motors.
What is a Word meaning many locomotives?
locomotives???
Where do you keep locomotives?
You keep locomotives in a shed
How are most modern locomotives powered?
Most modern locomotives are powered by diesel engines or electricity. Diesel-electric locomotives use a diesel engine to generate electricity, which then powers electric traction motors that drive the wheels. Electric locomotives draw power from overhead lines or an electrified rail system, allowing for efficient and high-speed operation. Additionally, some newer locomotives are exploring alternative energy sources, such as hydrogen fuel cells and battery-electric systems, to reduce emissions and increase sustainability.
Who as the German inventor of an internal combustion engine that could power large vehicles such as trucks ships and locomotives?
Rudolf Diesel
What event showed the power and speed of locomotives?
The event was when peter cooper raced against a horse-drawn rail car.
What event showed the power of speed of locomotives?
The event was when peter cooper raced against a horse-drawn rail car.
