Trainguy12345
On Moderation
I mean that by what is the most common metal used for the main body’s? I know aluminium but why do they use aluminium? And steel for example.
Very much what is holding the GW Turbo fleet together. Aluminium and Sticky Tape!Yellow tape, if somethings broke yellow tap will hold it together.
Umm, weight is important with locomotives. The heavier a locomotive is influences axle load and consequently track access costs.Locomotives are almost always made from steel. Light weight is not so important.
Though weight also influences adhesion and therefore maximum tractive effort available before slipping ensues - hence the common practice of ballasting locos, especially for freight work.Umm, weight is important with locomotives. The heavier a locomotive is influences axle load and consequently track access costs.