steam locomotive

A train locomotive powered by coal-fired steam engine. Can be distinguished by the general bulkier appearance compared to a diesel or electric locomotive, and a prominent boiler and funnel at the front of the vehicle.

Examples

Walschaerts valve gear, Most commonly found steam engine

Wheel arrangements on a steam locomotive: How To

Articulated Steam Locomotives: How To

American Steam Locomotive "Jupiter": An American 4-4-0

D51 Steam Locomotive: A Japanese 2-8-2

Union Pacific Big Boy: A 4-8-8-4 Mallet

Class A4 "Mallard" Streamlined Steam Locomotive

Indonesian Railway Class C12 Tank Engine

Shay Geared Steam Locomotive

Garratt Articulated Steam Locomotive

See also

• Diesel Locomotive
• Electric Locomotive
• train

External links

• Wikipedia: Steam Locomotive

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