A diesel locomotive is a type of railway locomotive in which the power source is a diesel engine. Several types of diesel locomotives have been developed, differing mainly in the means by …

5 days ago · The diesel 100 years later. From scrappy newcomer to industry standard, the story of diesel-electric locomotives starts with CNJ No. 1000.

Feb 21, 2025 · Read about the history of diesel locomotives, how they function and operate, and the dozens of different models built by the five major manufacturers.

This combination of diesel engine and electric generators and motors makes the locomotive a hybrid vehicle. In this article, we'll start by learning why locomotives are built this way and why …

Most diesel locomotives use electric transmission and are called "diesel-electric" locomotives. Mechanical and hydraulic transmissions are still used but are more common on multiple unit …

Oct 5, 2025 · The diesel-electric locomotive is, essentially, an electric locomotive that carries its own power plant. Its use, therefore, brings to a railroad some of the advantages of …

Jul 1, 2024 · Diesel locomotive engines operate on compression ignition. You’ll find they inject fuel into a high-pressure, high-temperature environment where compressed air’s heat ignites it. …

Oct 8, 2024 · The primary source of power for the diesel locomotive is the diesel engine. Invented by Rudolf Diesel, the diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses compression to …

Diesel fuel is stored in a fuel tank and delivered to the engine by an electric fuel pump. Diesel fuel has become the preferred fuel for railroad locomotive use due to its lower volatility, lower cost, …

A diesel locomotive generates energy to produce enough power to drive the electrical generator found within the engine. The generator powers the traction motors, and the traction motors are …