Types of Locomotives: Train Talk Ep. 16

Hello everyone and welcome back to Train Talk! In this episode, we'll be taking a look at the basic types of railroad locomotives. We will talk briefly about how each of the major types of locomotives work and take a quick look at the history behind them. All aboard!

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[spadesofpaintstudios]

Steam locomotives will always be my favorite just from the beauty and power over diesel . Diesel engines do have a nice style depending on who designs them lol

[fwrw]

Summing it up nicely. However I think the main reason why american freight lines are still with Diesel power ist cost and not security related. In Europe more than 50% of the track is electrified including Switzerland with almost 100% without any security issues

[TrainTrackTrav]

Great video as always, Bro. I never knew that some dual mode locos could switch modes while moving. Always fun to learn something new. Thanks for sharing.

[therookie]

Awesome video! Nothing is better than watching trains on a cool night.

[KurtisHooey]

Although basic for most of us railfans, this is very helpful for people who dont know the basics of the railroads. Thanks for posting such a great and helpful video!

[meeperfive]

I’ve ridden the metro north P32 duel mode locomotive P42 some steam at strasburg and Essex and Amtrak ACS-64

[JessicaKasumi]

And to add to what Mike said, some electric routes today are diesel-electric friendly. Historically speaking some routes were electrified to improve operation where steam was a big risk of a problem. Today, these lines are diesel run mainly due to improvements that allowed railroads to abandon electric in favor of diesel. For example, the Norfolk and Western Railway used electrics to assist steam on the infamous Elkhorn Grade, which was a particularly bothersome grade, especially due to the Flat Top Tunnel. While electrics hauled westbound coal, and hauled the empties east, eastbound coal trains used steam and had to bring the empties back. Once the Elkhorn Tunnel opened, the N&W no longer needed electric locomotives, and as such, the N&W discontinued electrics. Electrics came back in 1959 following the merger with the Virginian Railway, but in 1962 the electrification again ended, as it was deemed surplus.

[turbochargedtransit]

If you’d like to see some New Haven FL9s in action, come up to the RR Museum of New England. We have 2019 in service now and again

[TWb-butl]

Thanks for making me understand and love trains. Even more.

[vcefecl]

Very good explanation on how different types of locomotives work and steam diesel electric work.

[royreynolds]

There are some diesel or gas mechanical locomotives used in industrial settings. They have a clutch and transmission similar to a truck.

Add battery electrics for use in mines or tunnel construction.

[tyhik]

Will you be railfanning the metra electric line anytime soon?

[Abda_]

It's so informative and good to watch. .

[tom-and-mom]

(2:44) WE'RE GOIN' OFF RAILS ON A CRAZY TRAIN!!!
NS C40-W #8386
3 NS open top hoppers

[WideWorldofTrains]

Great video about Trains. Excellent narration also

[TexasRailfan-RailfanRyan]

Can you please do a train talk episode about steam locomotive whistles

[CTTrainsAviation]

awesome video! maybe a good episode idea could be the life of a locomotive

[MjC]

Can you make a video based on where train engine company's mostly travel trough.
Example: NS, Union Pacific, BNSF, CSX.

[CaptainJoey]

I watch this episode before and didn’t think much of it, but that LIRR engine that was shown in the Dual Mode locomotives section was actually a Deisel Electric DE30AC. Not criticizing you, just testing how well I can analyze minor details. Other than that, excellent video! Can’t wait for more!

[michealking]

I treasure the content you presented many would find uninteresting. Helo me a lot with planing my semester
project to build an ATMS application. Respect ❤