How much do trains weigh?

Answer 1

It really depends on what they are hauling and length. The most popular in my area (East TN & KY) are 95 - 105 car coal trains weighing in around 13,500 - 15,500 Tons + 2-4 engines sometimes more (wide bodies weigh I think around 200 tons each). In some areas they can be 130 or more cars weighing I'm guessing 18,000 - 20,000 tons + 4-6 sometimes 8 engines. Intermodal trains are typically longer but weigh considerably less. Mixed freight trains vary greatly in length and weight but also weigh less than coal trains. I do not have any experience with passenger trains someone else will have to post that information.