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<blockquote data-quote="MrFedEx" data-source="post: 5611696" data-attributes="member: 12508"><p>No. A traditional diesel-electric locomotive has a diesel prime mover that powers a generator. That electricity then goes to traction motors on each axle. Not hybrid, and they burn a lot of fuel. Early diesel electrics started running as switchers in the 1920s and then, as power and reliability increased, they became capable of long haul service, which eliminated the steam locomotive.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MrFedEx, post: 5611696, member: 12508"] No. A traditional diesel-electric locomotive has a diesel prime mover that powers a generator. That electricity then goes to traction motors on each axle. Not hybrid, and they burn a lot of fuel. Early diesel electrics started running as switchers in the 1920s and then, as power and reliability increased, they became capable of long haul service, which eliminated the steam locomotive. [/QUOTE]
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