Locomotive - Wikipedia A locomotive is a rail vehicle that provides the motive power for a train Traditionally, locomotives pulled trains from the front
LOCOMOTIVES | Trains and Railroads The locomotive or engine provides power to pull or railcars on a train They are powered by steam, diesel-electric, electric, diesel-hydraulic, gas turbine electric, etc See technical information, history, operators, builders and photos here
Exploring the Evolution and Innovation of Locomotives: Steam . . . Understanding the different types of locomotives not only gives us insight into the history of rail transport but also highlights the technological advancements that continue to drive the industry forward
Classes and Types of Locomotives - Train History The first locomotives were steam powered As the times changed and new technologies became available, new types of locomotives were introduced and locomotives were majorly improved in the way they are powered Today we classify them by their source of energy and here are some of them: