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These gigantic transcontinental trains not only amaze people with their enormous size, but also hold many interesting and enigmatic stories within them.
And today we are going to introduce you to 6 of the largest trains in the world, each with its own history and amazing features.
In this video, you will see 6 of the most amazing and largest trains in the world.
Each train has its own characteristic, and each one makes a memorable impression.
BHP Iron Ore Train
The vast Australian landscape is home to one of the most impressive and extensive railway systems in the world.
This is the BHP Railway Group, and this amazing railway line, which runs through hundreds of kilometres of Western Australian desert and wilderness, is not only impressive for its large scale, but also for its high technology.
However, the most striking thing about the line is the BHP Iron Ore Train.
This train is a true railway giant and, with a record length of about 7.3 kilometres, it is the longest in the world.
This huge steel snake train not only transports iron ore from the mines to the port, but also performs unimaginable tasks.
The ore transported in a single journey weighs more than 80 thousand tons, the equivalent of 400 passenger planes!
Rio Tinto Train
Next is the Rio Tinto Train, another gigantic Australian train.
The Rio Tinto Train in Western Australia is one of the most advanced and modern trains in the world.
This train is 3.5 kilometres long and is part of the AutoHaul autonomous system, which operates completely without a crew.
So, this huge train transports iron ore between the mines and ports of the Pilbara region for up to 800 kilometres.
The AutoHaul system was developed in collaboration with Hitachi Rail STS and is the world's first fully automated heavy-haul rail network.
Fortescue Ore Train
The third train I'm going to introduce to you is the Fortescue Ore Train.
This train is “only” 2.8 kilometres long, not as long as other similar trains, but it's no less impressive.
The Fortescue Ore Train also runs through the vast Australian landscape, carrying iron ore from mines to processing facilities.
However, what's really great about this train is its innovative approach to transportation.
Fortescue Metals Group, a major resources company, is working with Williams Advanced Engineering to develop a battery-powered train that uses regenerative energy.
Sishen-Saldanha Railway
The South African Sishen-Saldanha Railway is an engineering masterpiece, some 861 kilometres long, linking the iron ore-rich mines of Sishen to the deepwater port of Saldanha.
This railway is home to one of the longest and heaviest trains in the world.
Its length can reach 4 kilometres and the weight of a loaded train can exceed 41 thousand tonnes.
This train can carry more than 342 freight wagons at a time, making it the largest freight train running on South African railways.
This railway was built in 1976 specifically for the transport of iron ore and is able to withstand extreme loads thanks to its durable rails and reinforced infrastructure.
Union Pacific Railroad's “Big Boy”
The Union Pacific Railroad's Big Boy is one of the most famous steam locomotives in railroad history.
This steam locomotive was built by the American Locomotive Company (ALCo) in the 1940s and was truly legendary for its massive size and power.
Big Boy was approximately 40 meters long and weighed over 540 tons, capable of pulling up to 3,600 tons of rolling stock on long-distance routes over steep climbs and mountains.
A particularly impressive aspect of the Big Boy is its design.
This locomotive was designed with a 4-8-8-4 wheel arrangement, with 2 leading wheels, 8 driving wheels (2 sets of 4 axles), and 2 driving wheels.
Daqin Coal Train - A 2.5-kilometer-long Chinese Dragon
And, the last train we are going to introduce to you is the Daqin, which operates in China.
Just imagine, the Daqin is 653 kilometers long and connects the coal mines of Datong with the Chinese coastal port of Qinhuangdao, with more than 400 million tons of coal transported on this line every year.
Yes, the Daqin is one of the busiest railways in the world!
Each train on the Daqin is a long train, weighing up to 20 thousand tons, with a maximum speed of 80 km/h (kilometers per hour) in motion.
This line is double-track and electrified, allowing hundreds of trains to run non-stop, thus achieving an extraordinary transport capacity.