Arizona Railway Museum - Diesel Locomotive
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Contributor:
B. David Cathell / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
2JKM29BFile size:
114.7 MB (4.3 MB Compressed download)Releases:
Model - no | Property - noDo I need a release?Dimensions:
5170 x 7755 px | 43.8 x 65.7 cm | 17.2 x 25.9 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
22 May 2022Location:
Chandler, AZ, USAMore information:
The Arizona Railway Museum is a non-profit organization where enthusiasts work to refurbish and maintain vintage railroad equipment. A major step in railroad progress is evidenced by this diesel locomotive. Of course, such a locomotive is not run solely with a diesel engine — since the engine powers an electric generator connected to electric motors which actually turn the drive wheels to move the train forward. It sounds like a Rube Goldberg invention but there a number of advantages to this design. - They only needed the installation of diesel fuel bunkers/refueling facilities to get going, every other piece of infrastructure was shared with steam locomotives. - Far cleaner, they don't spew soot and ash everywhere. Even oil-burning steam locomotives are dirtier than diesels. - Far more fuel efficient. - Far easier maintenance. - Safer than steam locomotives. - Multiple locomotives could be operated by one crew. The major disadvantage is the "coolness" factor — steam engines just look cool. 😎