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To take a look as to whether to use 'There are' or 'There is' we need to look at the subject, ignoring the adjectives and adverbs. In this case 'trains'. We'll cut out everything else and look at the simplest form of that sentence - "There ____ trains". Trains is plural so we would use are. We can then add 'are' into the original sentence to get 'There are not many steam-powered trains still running'.
Your answer is A.
What else can I help you with?
Does trains need petrol?
Modern trains are powered by diesel or electricity. There are still some coal powered steam trains in service, mainly on tourist lines.
Do trains still run off coal?
New trains are not built to be coal powered. However there are still some steam trains run and maintained by amateur enthusiasts.
Is coal used for power on trains?
Coal is not commonly used for power on modern trains; instead, most trains are powered by diesel or electricity. However, historically, steam locomotives relied on coal as a fuel source, burning it to produce steam for propulsion. While some heritage railways may still use coal-fired steam engines for tourist purposes, the majority of contemporary rail systems have moved away from coal due to environmental concerns and advancements in technology.
What was the first type of train?
There were trains before steam power: animal and even people drawn. *Added - The first train is often debated, as is also the first railroad. People powered "trains" date to the late 1500's, and trains were still constructed for people power in the 1800's. Most early trains used horses and the first railroads in the US used both gravity and horses for the trains.
Do steam trains still exist?
Yes they do and they still carry passengers. I took one in England to have the experience of getting on one.
Is the titanic still the largest steam boat?
Not by a long way there were plenty of bigger boats running on steam.
Are steam trains still used for passengers today?
Not in regular service, though there may still be a few steam-hauled ones in China. There are plenty of heritage services, but these are specials, not regular transport runs.
Did they use steam trains in 1948?
Yes, steam engines were still very much in use in 1948, however diesel electric engines were gradually coming to most railroads.
Are steam ships still used?
Steam ships are largely obsolete in commercial shipping today, having been largely replaced by diesel and gas-powered vessels due to their efficiency and speed. However, some steam-powered ships are still used for tourism, historical reenactments, or educational purposes. Additionally, steam propulsion technology has seen a revival in niche applications, such as small-scale or recreational boating. Overall, while not prevalent, steam ships still have a presence in specific contexts.
When was the first train created?
There were trains before steam power: animal and even people drawn. *Added - The first train is often debated, as is also the first railroad. People powered "trains" date to the late 1500's, and trains were still constructed for people power in the 1800's. Most early trains used horses and the first railroads in the US used both gravity and horses for the trains.
Why is coal no longer used in trains?
Coal is still used in many steam engines today. Coal is not used on diesel trains or electric trains simply because it is not fuel for them. Electric trains and diesel trains are the most common trains in use, and not trains capable of using coal, because they are more efficent and much less costly to maintain.
Are steam trains still useful today?
Yes, very useful. They demonstrate a part of our history and culture. There are a number still in active service providing excursion tours.
