2006-12-09 01:49:36 · 14 answers · asked by rainbow 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Rail
On a steam locomotive, a fire in the firebox heats water to create steam. This steam is channelled through tubes to the steam dome, where the engineer regulates the amount of steam that will go into the cylinders (sort of like what a gas pedal in a car does). This steam is channelled to the cylinders, where it pushes the connecting rods, which turn the wheels. The used steam is then shot out of the smokestack with the exhaust from the fire.
On a diesel locomotive, diesel fuel powers a 12- or 16-cylinder engine. The energy is transformed into electricity in the generator. The electricity is then sent to the tractive motors (located near the wheels), powering the locomotive.
An electric locomotive works alot like a diesel, except that it receives electricity from an overhead catenary system or a third rail. This electricity is then sent to the traction motors, powering the loco. Since no engine is needed inside of the locomotive, the engine is lighter, allowing for faster starts and stops. This makes it ideal for commuter service and high-speed passeger trains.
2006-12-09 08:33:46 · answer #1 · answered by steam_marc 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A real one works by having a locomotive pulling or pushing cars down two guide rails called a track. The wheels have inside flanges that keep the cars on the track. A locomotive is a motorized car. Electric motors are mounted down by the wheel set, known as a truck and drives the wheels through a set of gears. A simple answer to a very broad question.
2006-12-09 01:59:23 · answer #2 · answered by Carl M 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2014-09-27 03:46:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
On diesel trains there are diesel engines running electric motors (generators). I've been told that this is very efficient. limates transmissions. If you want to run reverse just run the motor in reverse.
2006-12-09 04:53:01 · answer #4 · answered by cy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all trains are electric some run on coal and some runs on gas or oil
2015-05-11 01:59:41 · answer #5 · answered by Aaron 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heat creates pressure, which moves pistons, which move the wheels. Alternatively, electric trains move the train with motors which are supplied electricity through the tracks.
2006-12-09 01:53:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean choo choo trains,mine has a string that you pull and the choo choo follows,there is a new one now that you paint the tracks and it follows that,i am 54 years of age,and i am going to the pub shortly,whoo,whoo,chuff,chuff chuff
2006-12-09 09:26:21 · answer #7 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
with the aid of a Train driver
2006-12-09 01:55:49 · answer #8 · answered by frederic w 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Derrr, 'as a big injin that pulls trucks.
2006-12-09 02:01:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
with it's engine
2006-12-10 01:03:35 · answer #10 · answered by XXXSARAXXX 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋