Pulling a train is......

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Goosemaster

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pulling a train usually invloves many shots of 151 and one hell of a whore...


that and, yes, electric motors are the way to go for trains...
 

SampSon

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Originally posted by: sohcrates
just learned this last night while watching modern marvels - worlds largest machines on the history channel

diesel engine drives AC motors on each axle which allow independent control of each set of wheels to minimize slippage and increase power

pretty cool stuff i never knew about
Which is how the OP found out too.