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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==
[[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]].
==Steam locomotives==
[[File:238868166 ef70731f85.jpg|thumb|100px|Steam locomotive]]
In the 21st century, steam locomotives are rarely used in commercial service but preserved examples can still be seen on heritage railways.
==References==
==References==