Types of Locomotives: Train Talk Ep. 16

Hello everyone and welcome back to Train Talk! In this episode, we'll be taking a look at the basic types of railroad locomotives. We will talk briefly about how each of the major types of locomotives work and take a quick look at the history behind them. All aboard!
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[@sawyersmith3590]

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[@spadesofpaintstudios1719]

Steam locomotives will always be my favorite just from the beauty and power over diesel . Diesel engines do have a nice style depending on who designs them lol

[@TrainTrackTrav]

Great video as always, Bro. I never knew that some dual mode locos could switch modes while moving. Always fun to learn something new. Thanks for sharing.

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks man! Glad you liked it!

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Awesome video! Nothing is better than watching trains on a cool night.

[@CoasterFan2105]

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[@fwrw]

Summing it up nicely. However I think the main reason why american freight lines are still with Diesel power ist cost and not security related. In Europe more than 50% of the track is electrified including Switzerland with almost 100% without any security issues

[@CoasterFan2105]

Yes, perhaps I didn't clarify that well enough. What I was trying to say is that freight railroads don't electrify because of both the high cost of the infrastructure as well as the dangers of having live electrical wires/rails in switching operations. Thanks for the comment!

[@dijikstra8]

Also, while it is probably true that non-electric tracks (including low volumes spurs and so on) are more common in the world, by traffic volume my guess is that electric is dominant because high volumes lines outside North America tend to be electrified. Both Russia (and most of the post-Soviet states, the entire length of the Transsiberian is electric) and China have been largely electric at least on high-frequency lines for quite a while, India is in the process of electrifying most of its network, and Europe is mostly electric on high frequency lines.

[@526clark]

Thanks

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You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@KurtisHooey]

Although basic for most of us railfans, this is very helpful for people who dont know the basics of the railroads. Thanks for posting such a great and helpful video!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Glad to post, thanks for watching!

[@tyhik9338]

Will you be railfanning the metra electric line anytime soon?

[@CoasterFan2105]

No immediate plans, but I will the next time I'm in the Chicago area.

[@tyhik9338]

CoasterFan2105 OK,after all it's always fun to railfan the electric line during rush hour

[@TWb-bu9tl]

Thanks for making me understand and love trains. Even more.

[@JessicaKasumi1990]

And to add to what Mike said, some electric routes today are diesel-electric friendly. Historically speaking some routes were electrified to improve operation where steam was a big risk of a problem. Today, these lines are diesel run mainly due to improvements that allowed railroads to abandon electric in favor of diesel. For example, the Norfolk and Western Railway used electrics to assist steam on the infamous Elkhorn Grade, which was a particularly bothersome grade, especially due to the Flat Top Tunnel. While electrics hauled westbound coal, and hauled the empties east, eastbound coal trains used steam and had to bring the empties back. Once the Elkhorn Tunnel opened, the N&W no longer needed electric locomotives, and as such, the N&W discontinued electrics. Electrics came back in 1959 following the merger with the Virginian Railway, but in 1962 the electrification again ended, as it was deemed surplus.

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks for the additional info, Jessica!

[@JessicaKasumi1990]

CoasterFan2105 No problem. One of these days you and I can discuss this more privately. There's other examples I'm aware of that I'll share with you.

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[@CoasterFan2105]

2019 looks great! I'll have to get up to the museum next time I'm in New England.

[@meeperfive]

I’ve ridden the metro north P32 duel mode locomotive P42 some steam at strasburg and Essex and Amtrak ACS-64

[@CoasterFan2105]

Cool!

[@TrainSounds]

Can’t wait till we see how a light rail or subway works.

[@Abda_]

It's so informative and good to watch. .

[@user-vc7ef9ec8l]

Very good explanation on how different types of locomotives work and steam diesel electric work.

[@EthantheRailfanner]

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[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks, Ethan!

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[@CTTrainsAviation]

awesome video! maybe a good episode idea could be the life of a locomotive

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you! I've actually thought about doing that - maybe I will!

[@TexasRailfan21-RailfanRyan]

Can you please do a train talk episode about steam locomotive whistles

[@CoasterFan2105]

Steam whistles should be coming this summer if all goes as planned.

[@edchapman7081]

Great vid & brilliant narrations!!! (could you possibly do another train talk episode on cabooses and their history & / or an episode on EOTD's)

[@MjC0077]

Can you make a video based on where train engine company's mostly travel trough. Example: NS,Union Pacific,BNSF,CSX.

[@tom-and-mom]

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[@michealking6425]

I treasure the content you presented many would find uninteresting. Helo me a lot with planing my semester project to build an ATMS application. Respect ❤

[@minecraftertracey01]

It's funny i live In Iowa I can see so of this types running in one day, In fact about 4 years ago when I was 11 years old, I got to drive a steam loco I do don't remember what loco it was but I can say it was nice to run.

[@oldenweery7510]

This is a good tutorial for neophytes, Mike---which will help add to the ranks of us dedicated TRAIN NUTS!!

[@longlosttech]

Awesome! Can't wait for the next episode!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you!

[@mikhailkozak1824]

Short and understandable. Thank You!

[@CoasterFan2105]

You're welcome, Mikhail! Thanks for watching!

[@royreynolds108]

There are some diesel or gas mechanical locomotives used in industrial settings. They have a clutch and transmission similar to a truck. Add battery electrics for use in mines or tunnel construction.

[@davidarturojaimes691]

In Switzerland there were steam electric locomotives. Those locomotives were converted from coal-burning, modified with electric heaters, but retained their fireboxes fornon-electrified tracks.

[@CoasterFan2105]

That is true. I didn't mention them in this video because their use in the U.S. is relatively limited. Also, I didn't have any video of them to use.

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[@AndyEinstman]

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Happy belated Friday!

[@CaptainJoey63]

I watch this episode before and didn’t think much of it, but that LIRR engine that was shown in the Dual Mode locomotives section was actually a Deisel Electric DE30AC. Not criticizing you, just testing how well I can analyze minor details. Other than that, excellent video! Can’t wait for more!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Not at all, I appreciate the correction! Truth be told, I frequently get confused between the two, so I am always happy to receive more accurate information. Thanks for the comment!

[@richardgordon8110]

you nailed it Mike. Good Job.

[@fastcsx1412]

Cool video and wow u did not know that some steam engines sometimes use oil.

[@railsofmilwaukee]

It’s nice that your videos come out on every Friday so when I get home from school I can watch a new video :)

[@Pops1970]

Saw some Septa trains in that mix, my stomping grounds. Great vid

[@andresolafsantoscruz296]

Very interesting This video, i I like the steam and diesel locomotives, electric in high speed trains, Thanks Mike!

[@newspaniard]

As usual, most interesting. Thank you.

[@CoasterFan2105]

You're welcome. Thanks for commenting & watching.

[@mel-yx3zw]

Nice vid mike can’t wait to see more, keep the work at a high level and just one suggestion... Can you make a video on train yards? I’ll like to know about that! Thanks!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks! Yeah, I'd like to do that episode eventually!

[@mel-yx3zw]

Thank you Mike, I appreciate it a lot. The only Reason I posted the comment(Not this one) is because, when a train passes through a nearby park where I live, I will usually search in google earth(at home) I see that there is a train yard nearby too and I wanted to learn about it so yeah, thanks for advising me!

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Awsome video 👍

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks!

[@rnrailproductions5049]

As always, another excellent and informative video! Will you ever do a Horn honk video in the future?

[@warrenwarner6157]

Great video, Can you make a video about Amtrak trains in the east?

[@amjkodaz]

Aye! Episode 16 already? Nice vid

[@OregonRailfan83]

As usual - Excellent!! Thank you!!

[@NOVARailfan]

Great video! I can’t wait for more videos to come!

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[@jameshsu3685]

I like this video. Waiting the other episodes.

[@transitfanaviationfanrailf9249]

in the next train talk as well talk about the san diego trolley plz

[@CoasterFan2105]

It's on the list!

[@transitfanaviationfanrailf9249]

CoasterFan2105 it is yes thank you mike

[@scootosan]

I like these educational videos too. Keep them coming Mike

[@CoasterFan2105]

Will do!

[@therookie9276]

What is your favorite short distance Amtrak route, commuter rail, and tourist rail?

[@CoasterFan2105]

Hmmm, probably the Coast Starlight, Coaster, and the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad.

[@nickrowe7451]

There’s also a history of Turbine locomotives in the US. Would love to see a train talk on those

[@Gearz-365]

Steam beats them all for fascination and beauty

[@mindlessshark946]

Amazing video

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you!

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CoasterFan2105 You're welcome!

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Another traintastic video!

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Thanks!

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I love this video

[@System6VideoProductions]

I enjoyed the talk mike, keep up the good work! maybe we should meet sometime and railfan together in California.

[@up844fan9]

Can you do 1 on Dash 9's

[@CoasterFan2105]

Yup! That should be coming later this year or next!

[@MultiGian1000]

Excellent video....

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks!

[@MannyCuadra]

THIS IS THE SON I love trains so much

[@onecolossalrubikscube2554]

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[@Shinyarc]

The footage goes very well with your commentary.

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks!

[@zaco21_]

Basically. Electric Powered Trains>Public Transport Diesel Powered Trains>Freight and Long distance Trains Steam Powered Trains>Pretty much everything but now used for tours

[@TommyPicklesFan]

Very Nice Episode! I now know about Steam, Diesel and Electric Locomotives what ever I see them in person.

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks, Alan!

[@MatthewTheRailfanner]

Is the BM&LP still a thing, as well as the N&M?

[@nathantzhang]

Great video, Mike! Will you ever do a train talk video about a certain transport company like Amtrak?

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks, Nathan! Yes, I will probably be doing some videos like that in the future. June will be the first episode where I talk about a specific train and I will probably do railroads eventually too.

[@nathantzhang]

So you will make a video about the NEC alone?

[@CoasterFan2105]

Yes, eventually I will.

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Where is best spot to see train can you do vid about that

[@zonegamma8197]

very nice narration, quality content

[@bennygsstopmotions]

I love the steam locomotives

[@vaughnmason3502]

Great Video!

[@LosAngelist]

We're electrifying Metrolink up north here - although I wouldn't consider most of that 'low density'. :)

[@paulgracey4697]

You did not mention that, while rarer still, there were and perhaps are a few turbine powered locomotives, though probably only in museums today. Generally they used the gas turbine (there were steam turbines too) to power the electric traction motors.

[@lorenarovira5898]

Great

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks!

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[@tsgmultimedia]

Another great show Mike!

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Thanks, John!

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Love this video😍😘

[@herinol]

You should do Ge or emd kind of locomotives . Nice vid btw

[@Zackman217]

Is it possible to do a video on high speed railway?

[@sarajohnson8243]

nice video mike

[@metra160]

Awesome video! I really enjoy this series and can't wait for future uploads!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you! Next episode in April!

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Nice Video Mike

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Very good cognitive video. I watched your video with great attention. Thanks you.

[@geraldoglig4814]

Interesting

[@UnionCountyPhotography]

4:00 I was at Lawrence harbor today

[@Lucius_Chiaraviglio]

Europe actually has a lot of electrified freight as well as passenger track. It seems to be the Americas (not just the US) that are allergic to electrification, even de-electrifying many lines. You left out some major electric operations in the US: New Jersey Transit, SEPTA, and the Long Island Railroad. You also left out a major user of dual-mode locomotives (although showing one briefly): New Jersey Transit (and Montreal has some of the same kind of dual-mode locomotives that NJT has). Would have liked to have seen mention of diesel-hydraulics, which were popular in Germany before the electrification became as widespread as it is today, and Krauss-Maffei even made some for the Denver & Rio Grande Western and the Southern Pacific (although they all ended up on the Southern Pacific after a short time) in the 1960s. (A few were also used in the UK.)

[@TransAmericaRailfan]

Is this all going to be on the test?

[@CoasterFan2105]

Yes!

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I don’t know why but I love NKP 587 cracked whistle that sounded like someone screaming It got a new one ಥ╭╮ಥ NKP 587 is coming back for its 100th birthday!!

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Do you have a podcast?

[@CoasterFan2105]

I do not currently have a podcast.

[@thecrazysproductions7583]

What train is that at 2:35

[@CoasterFan2105]

That's Southern Pacific 6051 in Sacramento, CA.

[@thecrazysproductions7583]

CoasterFan2105 thanks

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Great video by the way

[@nolantherailfan5048]

Dual modes are pretty interesting in my opinion

[@joshuafajardo5697]

“This isn’t an entirely unique locomotive”- I 🤔 IT IS THE MOST UNIQUE 🚂 EVER

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6:07 Ayeeeeeee the LIRR

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Despite their age, steam locomotives are still used today!

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Loved it

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Thank you!

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\0/ new train talk

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Next time people ask me about types of trains, because there's so much to say, my answer to them is as simple as "Go watch CF2105's Train Talk videos." I myself may know a lot, but still have a lot more to learn, so I even learn a bit from these vids. Which leads me to a question. Any plans to do any Train Talk episodes on how to read or identify signals and the different signal codes? I think doing something like that will also result in a lot of online hits.

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks! I would like to do an episode on signals eventually!

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Goo for a steam explain video

[@CoasterFan2105]

That's a top priority!

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