locomotive

The part of a train that contains the engine.

If a locomotive is capable of carrying a payload, it is usually rather referred to as a multiple unit

Examples

• Danbooru post #8094486: Class EF66: An example of an Electric Locomotive
• Danbooru post #8002542: EMD SD40-2: An example of a Diesel Locomotive
• Danbooru post #373318: Class D51: An example of a Steam Locomotive

Types

• Steam locomotive
• Diesel locomotive
• Electric locomotive

See Also

• Train