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A '''Locomotive''' is a machine used to haul a [[train]]. In the 19th century, locomotives were powered by [[Steam engine|steam]]. During the 20th century, there was a transition from steam to [[electric]] and [[Diesel engine|diesel power]].<ref>http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=locomotive</ref> | A '''Locomotive''' is a machine used to haul a [[train]]. In the 19th century, locomotives were powered by [[Steam engine|steam]]. During the 20th century, there was a transition from steam to [[electric]] and [[Diesel engine|diesel power]].<ref>http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=locomotive</ref> | ||
==Diesel locomotives== | ==Diesel locomotives== | ||
| + | {{See also|Diesel engine}} | ||
| + | [[File:Gallitzin rr.jpg|thumb|100px|Diesel locomotive]] | ||
Major manufacturers of diesel locomotives in the United States include [[Electro-Motive Diesel]] and [[General Electric]]. | Major manufacturers of diesel locomotives in the United States include [[Electro-Motive Diesel]] and [[General Electric]]. | ||
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| + | ==Electric locomotives== | ||
| + | {{see also|Electric motor}} | ||
| + | The [[Pennsylvania Railroad]] was a major user of electric locomotives until 1949 but then switched to diesels because they were more economical. In Europe, electric locomotives are still widely used. | ||
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| + | ==Steam locomotives== | ||
| + | {{See also|Steam engine}} | ||
| + | [[File:Steam locomotive.jpg|thumb|100px|Steam locomotive]] | ||
| + | In the 21st century, steam locomotives are rarely used in commercial service because of their high operating costs but preserved examples can still be seen on heritage railways. | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | * [[Railroad]] | ||
| + | * [[Electric railroad]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:40, December 12, 2017
A Locomotive is a machine used to haul a train. In the 19th century, locomotives were powered by steam. During the 20th century, there was a transition from steam to electric and diesel power.[1]
Diesel locomotives
- See also: Diesel engine
Major manufacturers of diesel locomotives in the United States include Electro-Motive Diesel and General Electric.
Electric locomotives
- See also: Electric motor
The Pennsylvania Railroad was a major user of electric locomotives until 1949 but then switched to diesels because they were more economical. In Europe, electric locomotives are still widely used.
Steam locomotives
- See also: Steam engine
In the 21st century, steam locomotives are rarely used in commercial service because of their high operating costs but preserved examples can still be seen on heritage railways.