what is the mechanism by which a train runs on rails?
anonymous
2006-05-18 22:47:32 UTC
what is the mechanism by which a train runs on rails?
Six answers:
DT89ACE
2006-05-19 09:11:44 UTC
Your question is vague...
Gravity keeps them on the rail surface. Flanged wheels keep them on the rails. Traction motors power the axles whether the power supply comes from an onboard diesel engine and generator or from a wire or third rail powered motor.
khansaab
2006-05-19 07:30:37 UTC
Flanged wheels. The inner flanges on a wheel set prevents the sideways runaway of the bogie.
Smallz
2006-05-22 21:01:33 UTC
An electric generated diesel engine with flanged wheels.
yabotherme
2006-05-19 12:13:20 UTC
Diesel powered generator turns electric motors at the wheels.
Adam the Engineer
2006-05-19 09:11:42 UTC
The mechanisim that drives a train is friction. Namely, this can be calculated by the coeficient of friction (say 0.4) times the weight of the locomotive. Is that what you were asking for?
riverview1966
2006-05-23 09:38:09 UTC
beats me
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