'Microprocessor control' can mean a few different things. A few of the newer electric locomotive models such as the WAP-5 or WAG-9 with complex 3-phase AC drives have circuitry and equipment controlled by microprocessors. In these, the ... more

By Keith W. Rabin After the onset of the Asian financial crisis in 1997, there was considerable discussion about the need to revive the Asian and European "locomotive" to allow the U.S. economy to slow down. The U.S. economy began to weaken ... more

Thomas Savery patented the first crude steam engine. Richard Trevithick is credited for the first designs for a train. ChaCha! ... more

The first locomotive built by Richard Trevithick, in Feb of 1804, used a locomovible machine to carry coal in South Wales, UK. ... more

The first locomotive to be built and run in the USA was named the Tom Thumb which was also the stage name of Charles Sherwood Stratton who worked with P.T. Barnum. ... more

You should classify emissions associated with airplane or locomotive travel as "other indirect emissions" under the revised 1605(b) Program. As other indirect emissions, reductions in these emissions would not be eligible for registration, and the ... more

They will handle them pretty much like they handle whistle ban jurisdictions today. Timetable notations are recommended. Some railroads also place an "R" above the "W" on the post to indicated that use of the horn is restricted. 3. Has FRA ... more

Modern single diesel-electric locomotives have about 6,000 horsepower. In the early days they had 1,500-1,700 horsepower. ... more

All electric generation systems "waste" energy since none are 100% efficient. Of course of the electricity generated none is really wasted because the systems only generate what is being used. That is unless they have a battery or other method for ... more

Locomotive engineers operate large trains carrying cargo or passengers. Thanks for asking ChaCha! ... more