diesel locomotive

A diesel locomotive is a type of locomotive in which the power source is a diesel engine. Several types of diesel locomotives have been developed, differing mainly in the means by which mechanical power is conveyed to the driving wheels. The most common are diesel-electric locomotives and diesel-hydraulic.

Examples

Diesel-Electric Locomotives: How it works

Diesel-Mechanical Locomotives: How it works

Diesel-Hydraulic Locomotives: How it works

GE C44-9W: "Comfort Cab" Cab design Example

EMD SW1500: A Diesel Shunter/Switcher

BR Class 03: a Diesel Shunter/Switcher with a connecting rod

2TE10M: A Soviet Two-Unit Diesel Locomotive

3TE10U: "B unit" Extended loco

EMD F series locomotive: With 3 "B Unit" Loco Extensions

China Railways DF4

JR Class DD51

EMD E5A: "Bulldog Nose" Design Example

GE U18C: Short Hood "Hood Unit" Example

EMD GP30: High Hood "Hood Unit" Example

EMD FP45: "Cowl Unit" Example

See Also

• Steam locomotive
• Electric locomotive
• Train

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