Are Diesel Locomotives Electric. The diesel locomotive works on the diesel. A diesel-electric locomotive is two machines in one.
8778 a similar-size EMD SD70ACe 4300-hp on a coal train. This electricity then powers the heavy electric motors that move the train forward. In either case the power produced is around 3200 horsepower.
8778 a similar-size EMD SD70ACe 4300-hp on a coal train.
This electrical energy powers large electric motors at the wheels called traction motors. In either case the power produced is around 3200 horsepower. They have also been impacted by the availability of IGBTs with high power ratings. As its name the electric locomotive works on electricity.
