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

Class EF66: An example of an Electric Locomotive

EMD SD40-2: An example of a Diesel Locomotive

Class D51: An example of a Steam Locomotive

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).