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MarvinHarriman Release Time: June 28, 2024, 9:56 AM
A locomotive engine works by transforming different types of energy into mechanical energy which enables the movement of the train. The process involves several steps and components: 1. **Energy Source**: The locomotive engine requires an energy source to work. This source varies depending on the type of locomotive: it can be diesel, electricity or steam. Diesel and steam engines burn fuel to create energy, while electric locomotives get their power from overhead lines or a third rail. 2. **Engine/Motor**: Each locomotive type features a different kind of engine or motor. Diesel locomotives, for example, have a diesel engine that uses the energy created by burning diesel fuel to turn the driveshaft. In a steam locomotive, burning coal or wood heats water in a boiler to create steam, which then powers a steam engine. Electric locomotives, on the other hand, have an electric motor that uses electrical energy to create rotation. 3. **Transmission System**: This system transmits the rotati...
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