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A locomotive is a vechicle on wheels that provides power for moving the train. A locomotives sole purpose is to pull the train across the track. They move passenger as well as freight cars from place to place.

Steam Engines:

A steam engine is a locomotive powered by steam The steam goes into the cylinders causing the parts to move which makes the wheels turn.

Diesel Locomotives

Electric Locomotives

A diesel locomotive uses a engine simular to a car engine.

An electric locomotive is a locomotive powered by an outside electric source, either above or below.

Cylinders.

Parts and Wheels