Different types of locomotives can be powered by different types of sources: – electricity, diesel, steam.
Fuel cell electric locomotive
Some railroads and locomotive manufacturers have evaluated the prospect of introducing fuel cell locomotives in the next 15-30 years.
What is the difference between a train and a locomotive?
The most obvious difference is the shape and size of the locomotive’s body. Since passenger trains move faster than other trains, air resistance plays a bigger role than it does for freight trains.
Main parts of the locomotive
Locomotives are a symbol of power and technical superiority in the world of railroads. They serve as the engine and heart of trains, carrying people and goods across vast distances.
The locomotive and its history
A locomotive (translated from Latin as “to move”) is a power traction vehicle that belongs to the rolling stock and is designed to move trains or individual cars along the railroad tracks.