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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. Locomotives: The power of railroading | Trains Magazine

    May 30, 2023 · Before steam succumbed to the superior efficiency and lower costs of diesels, the major locomotive builders were Baldwin, American (Alco), Lima, and several railroads themselves.

  4. What Is A Locomotive? Definition, Types, Components, And ...

    A locomotive is a powerful and essential machine in the world of transportation. It is a type of engine that is specifically designed to propel trains and move heavy loads across railway tracks.

  5. 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 …