Locomotive

A locomotive (also known as ‘loco’, ‘engine’ or ‘unit’) is a separate vehicle used to pull multiple loads of freight and passengers across a certain distance while pulling other unpowered vehicles (rollingstock; freight cars/trucks, etc.) behind it, which creates the common and well-known term: ‘train’. Locomotives are typically much stronger than regular cars, such as Chevrolet Spark, Honda City, Renault Symbol, Isuzu Gemini, Honda Jazz, Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Swift Hatchback, Hyundai i20, Hyundai Accent, BMW 3 Series, Checker Marathon, Daewoo Lanos, Chevrolet Cobalt SS, Checker Aerobus, Daewoo LeMans, Ford Bronco II, Vauxhall Corsa, Volvo S80, Honda Civic, Volvo S70, Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Audi 100, Hyundai Elantra, Ford Focus, Kia Rio, Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Charger, Dodge Colt, Mercedes-Benz CLK, Nissan Quest, Chevrolet Malibu, JAC Heyue, JAC Binyue, Volvo S60, Volvo C70, Ford Pinto, Jeep Wagoneer, Ford Bronco, Volkswagen Eos, Opel Cascada, BMW M6, Renault Talisman, Mitsubishi Lancer, Acura ILX, Audi A3, BMW 1 Series, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Morris Oxford, Mahindra Bolero, Hindustan Ambassador, Refine M6, JAC Refine M4, Land Rover Defender, Daihatsu Terios, Opel Meriva, Fiat 500L, JAC Heyue Tongyue, Ford EcoSport, Jeep Renegade, Renault Fluence, Peugeot 2008, Suzuki Jimny, Bentley Arnage, Renault Mégane, Mazda6, Audi A8, JAC Heyue A30, BMW 2 Series, BMW 7 Series, Jaguar XJ, Toyota Vellfire, JAC Refine A60, Lexus CT, Buick Skyhawk, Citroën C3 Picasso, Citroën C5, Vauxhall VXR8, Citroën C1, Toyota Crown, Jeep Wagoneer SJ, Morris Cowley, Dodge Aries, JAC Heyue A20, Toyota Yaris, Ford Pinto, JAC Rein, Hindustan Landmaster, Kia Venga, Jeep Patriot, Renault Espace, Nissan Xterra, Bendix SWC, Lincoln MKS, Ford B-Max, Audi A8, Ford Crown Victoria, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Chevrolet Tavera, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangler, JAC Refine M3, Lincoln Navigator, Range Rover, JAC Refine M2, Chevrolet Suburban, Hindustan Contessa, BMW M5, Toyota Land Cruiser, Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, Chrysler Pacifica (RU), Kia Carnival, Toyota Sienna, Citroën C4 Grand Picasso, Rolls-Royce Corniche, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Porsche Panamera, Lincoln Town Car, Volkswagen Passat, Austin Allegro, Chevrolet Orlando, Ford C-Max, JAC Heyue A20, Suzuki Ertiga, Renault Scénic, Cadillac Escalade, Tesla Model Y, Volkswagen Touareg, Mercedes-Benz Vaneo, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Ford LTD Crown Victoria, Proton Saga, Toyota Innova, Chevrolet S10 Blazer, Vauxhall Victor, Ford Country Squire, Land Rover Discovery, Volvo XC90, Chevrolet Cavalier, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Bentley Brooklands, Nissan Leopard, Toyota Avanza, Kia Sportage, Volkswagen Touran, JAC Yueyue, Ford LTD, Ford Mondeo, BMW i8, JAC Refine M5, Mercedes-Benz V-Class, Fiat Grande Punto Abarth, Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit, Peugeot 508, Audi A6, Fiat Punto, Ford Edge, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Grand Cherokee, BMW 5 Series, Cadillac CT5, Mercedes-Benz Viano, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Rolls-Royce Phantom (2003), Tesla Model S, Dacia Logan, Lincoln Continental, Dacia Sandero, Ford Flex, Morris Minor, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Chrysler Town and Country, Volkswagen Polo, Chevrolet Impala, Chrysler 300, Ford LTD II, Ford Taurus, Holden Caprice, Fiat Punto Evo, Citroën C4, Citroën C3, Toyota Avalon, Dodge Caravan, Ford Windstar, Renault Twingo, Fiat 500, Kia Picanto, and Toyota Camry and trucks/lorries such as American Lafrance Condor, Agrale 6500, Agrale 8700, Agrale 10000, Agrale 14000, AMW TP Series, Ashok Leyland U-Truck, Ashok Leyland eComet, Avia D, Askam AS 950, Askam 8 Litre, Askam Hi-Ex, Astra HD9, Bedford TK, Bedford TL, Bedford TM, Chevrolet Bison/GMC General, Chevrolet Kodiak, DAF LF, DAF CF, DAF XF, Dodge Bighorn, Dodge LCF series, Dodge Ram 6500/7000, Dongfeng KR, Ford Cargo, Freightliner Business Class M2 106, Freightliner Business Class M2 112, Freightliner 114SD, Ford L-6000/L-7000, Ford LT-8000/LT-9000, Ford L-8000/L-9000, Ford LTL-9000, Ford AeroMax, Ford LCF, International CF600, Ford F-650, Freightliner FLA, Freightliner FLC 120, Freightliner FLD, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Cascadia, Ford F-MAX, Freightliner FLB, Foton Aumark, Foton Ollin, Foton Auman, GMC Topkick, GAZ-3308, Sadko-NEXT, GAZ-3307/3309, GAZ Valdai, GAZon-NEXT, GMC W6/W7 Forward, Hino Dutro, Hino Ranger, Hino Profia, Hino 600, Hyundai HD120/HD210, Hyundai Mighty, Hyundai Mighty II, Hyundai e-Mighty, Hyundai Mega Truck, Hyundai Trago, Hyundai Xcient, Hyundai Pavise, Isuzu Forward, Isuzu H-Series, International 9200i, International 9400i, International 9800i, International 9900i, International LoadStar (2012), Iveco EuroCargo, Iveco Stralis, Iveco Trakker, Iveco T-Way, Iveco S-Way, Isuzu Elf, Isuzu Giga, International Paystar, International TerraStar, International TranStar, International LoneStar, International WorkStar, International ProStar, International ProStar+, International DuraStar, JAC 4DA1 Series, JAC FHC Series, JAC Shuailing, JAC Tipper, JAC Tractor, JMC Carrying, Kalmar 4x2 off Highway, Kalmar TR-Series, KamAZ-4308, KAMAZ 65224, KAMAZ 6460, KAMAZ 65226, KAMAZ 65117, KAMAZ 65207, KAMAZ 65206, KAMAZ 65226, KAMAZ 65225, KAMAZ 54115, KAMAZ 4326, KAMAZ 43114, KAMAZ 43253, KAMAZ 65201, KamAZ-5308, KAMAZ 44108, KAMAZ 54115, Kenworth W900, Kenworth T-180, Kenworth T-280, Kenworth T-380, Kenworth T-480, Kenworth T-800, Kenworth T-880, Kenworth T-170, Kenworth T-270, Kenworth T-370, Kenworth T-470, KrAZ-6322, KrAZ-6505, KrAZ-6443, KrAZ-5233, KrAZ H12.2, KrAZ H23.2, KrAZ S20.2, KrAZ S26.2M, KrAZ-5401, KrAZ H27.3, Mercedes-Benz Actros, Mercedes-Benz Unimog, Mercedes-Benz Zetros, Mercedes-Benz Atron, Mercedes-Benz Atego, Mercedes-Benz Axor, Mercedes-Benz Arocs, Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter, Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great, Mercedes-Benz Antos, Mack Granite, Mack Pinnacle, Mack Metro-Liner, Mack TerraPro, Mack Titan, Mack MD, Mack Super-Liner, MAN TGA, MAN TGL, MAN F2000, MAN TGS, MAN L2000, MAN G90, MAN F90, MAN M2000, MAN TGX, MAZ-6312, MAZ-5433, MAZ-6440, MZKT – 692371, MZKT – 7402, MZKT – 75165, MAZ-447131, MAZ-5309, MAZ-4370, MAZ-4371, MAZ-4471, MAZ-5440, MAZ-6430, MAN TGM, UD Atlas, Nissan Atleon, Nissan NT500, Nissan Diesel Condor, Nissan Diesel Quon, Nissan Diesel Big Thumb, Peterbilt 337, Peterbilt 325, Peterbilt 330, Peterbilt 359, Peterbilt 379, Peterbilt 389, Peterbilt 537, Renault Midlum, Renault Premium, Renault Kerax, Renault Magnum, Renault Trucks K, Renault Midliner, Renault Trucks T, Renault Trucks C, Renault Trucks D, Sisu Polar, Scania T-series, Scania L-series, Scania P-series, Scania 4-series, Scania R-series, Roman 12.250 F, Hongyan Cargo Truck, Hongyan Tractor Truck, Hongyan Dump Truck, Hongyan Tanker Truck, Scania G-series, Shaanxi Olong Tractor Truck, Shaanxi Delong Tractor Truck, Shaanxi D'Long F2000, Sinotruk HOWO T7H, Sinotruk HOWO T5G, Sterling A-Line, Sterling 360, Sterling Bullet, Sterling L-Line, Sterling Acterra, Tevva TEV75B, Tata Construck, Tata Novus, Tata Prima, Tatra 810, Tatra T815 TerrN°2, Tatra Phoenix, Tata 407, Tata LPT 613, Tata LPT 1116, Tata LPT 1618, Tata SE, Toyota Dyna, Tatra Jamal, Tatra T 810, Tatra 815, Tatra T 163, Ural-4320, Ural-43206, Ural-4320-3951, Ural-432065, Ural-44202, Ural-5323, Ural-6368, Ural-6370, Ural Next, Volvo VM, Volvo VHD, Volkswagen Constellation, Volkswagen Delivery, Volkswagen Worker, Volvo FH, Volvo VN, Volvo VNX, Volvo FM, Volvo FMX, Volvo FL, Volvo FE, Western Star 4700, Western Star 4800, Western Star 6900, Yue Loong Homer, Zastava ZK-101, Zastava EuroZeta, ZIL-4327, ZIL-4331, and ZIL-5301, it is the first part of the train, and has an engine. Some trains do not have a separate locomotive; they have motors in the other parts of the train.
The term itself derives from the Latin term, "loco" meaning, "from a place"; as well as "motive" meaning "movement", which both mean "moving to and from a place"; hence the term: "locomotive".
==History==
Steam-powered locomotives were the very first forms of actual locomotives. Water is heated by heat coming off a fire to generate steam. George Stephenson was one of the first designers to design the first-ever
 locomotives in the late-1830's, and his company built some of the very first locomotives in Britain, and Britain was one of the very first places to develop organized rail transport. Then, in the early-1890's, Rudolph Diesel invented a much easier way of powering a locomotive by using an engine to whom he named after himself; as well as the fuel to power the "Diesel Engine". This created the Diesel locomotive. Electrically-powered locomotives were being built since just before 1900, but have only become common since 1960s. 
#Diesel and electric locomotives are the two main forms of locomotives in present day. The steam 
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locomotive became too inefficient, dirty, and expensive to keep running in most countries. But in some countries where it would be too expensive to import diesel fuel, steam locomotives are still
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*The term itself derives from the word: ‘locomotion’.
*Locomotives are considered to be some of the most revolutionary and extraordinary vehicles ever built. (Aside from automobiles.)
*Locomotives were, and sometimes still are, referred to as "iron horses" due to replacing animals such as horses for long distance transportation. The term is mostly used to describe steam locomotives now.
*There are well over 1,000 different types of steam, diesel, and electric locomotives.
*There are approximately 500,000 locomotives that exist in modern day. As well as over 1,000,000 that have been built.
*Most average American train enthusiasts often refer to locomotives as "the power" or "power".
==See Also== 
*Locomotive/Gallery
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