Unveiling The Weighty Secrets Of Trains: A Comprehensive Guide To Locomotive Mass
A train’s weight encompasses its total mass, including components, cargo, and passengers. Gross weight measures the fully loaded train, while tare weight represents the empty train. Axle load distributes weight evenly, impacting track stability. Gross weight, tare weight, and axle load influence train performance, particularly tractive effort, which determines the force required for propulsion. Understanding…