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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]]. | ||
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| + | ==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== | ||
Revision as of 15:33, March 2, 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
Major manufacturers of diesel locomotives in the United States include Electro-Motive Diesel and General Electric.
Steam locomotives
File:238868166 ef70731f85.jpg
Steam locomotive
In the 21st century, steam locomotives are rarely used in commercial service but preserved examples can still be seen on heritage railways.