locomotive

The part of a train that contains the engine.

If a locomotive is capable of carrying a payload, it is usually rather referred to as a multiple unit

Examples

Russian Railways ChS4T (Чс4т): An example of an Electric Locomotive Pulling a Passenger train

Class C62: Am example of a Steam Locomotive Pulling a Freight Train

Types

• Steam locomotive
• Diesel locomotive
• Electric locomotive

See Also

• Train

The following tags implicate this tag: diesel_locomotive, electric_locomotive, and steam_locomotive (learn more).