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  1. Locomotive - Wikipedia

    A locomotive is a rail vehicle that provides the motive power for a train. Traditionally, locomotives pulled trains from the front.

  2. Locomotive | Definition, History, Design, Types, & Facts ...

    locomotive, any of various self-propelled vehicles used for hauling railroad cars on tracks.

  3. From Steam to Green: The History and Evolution of Locomotives

    Apr 18, 2023 · Let’s take a look back at Union Pacific’s history of locomotive use to see how they have developed into today’s green powerhouses that can move one ton of freight nearly 500 miles on a …

  4. LOCOMOTIVE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Durango's Polar Express Train Ride is led by a vintage steam locomotive that travels on a heritage narrow-gauge railroad through the snowy mountains of Colorado.

  5. 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, …

  6. Exploring the Evolution and Innovation of Locomotives: Steam ...

    Oct 1, 2024 · Each type of locomotive has played a crucial role in shaping the industry, and modern developments continue to push the boundaries of what rail transport can achieve.

  7. Locomotive - New World Encyclopedia

    A locomotive is a railway vehicle that provides the motive power for a train. It has no payload capacity of its own and its sole purpose is to move the train along the tracks.