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Well, darling, a steam train uses steam to power its engine, while a coal train hauls coal as cargo. So, to put it simply, one chugs along with passengers or freight, and the other just hauls coal like it's nobody's business. Hope that clears things up for you, sugar.
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RafaOh, dude, like, steam trains use steam to power their engines, while coal trains transport coal as cargo. So, the main difference is that one chugs along with puffs of steam, and the other just hauls coal from point A to point B. It's like comparing a spa day to a moving company - totally different vibes, man.
Steam trains are powered by steam generated by heating water with coal, while coal trains are used to transport coal as a commodity. Steam trains use the steam to drive pistons that power the locomotive, while coal trains are simply used to transport coal from mines to power plants or other destinations. In summary, steam trains are a type of locomotive powered by steam generated from coal, while coal trains are used for transporting coal as a cargo.
There isn't one coal is burnt in the train which heats the water turning it into stream which is pushed through a number of tight pipes building pressure to delivery drive to the wheels.
Answer 2- A 'steam train' is a train which is being hauled by a steam powered engine.
- A coal train is a train carrying coal. It may be pulled by a steam engine, and so also be a 'steam train', but modern trains are usually hauled by diesel or electric locomotives, and will not be steam trains.
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What is difference between old trains and new trains?
The difference between old and new trains is in their running gear and method of propulsion. Old trains used coal and steam while modern trains use diesel engines to power electrical motors.
What is the difference between old trains and new trains?
The difference between old and new trains is in their running gear and method of propulsion. Old trains used coal and steam while modern trains use diesel engines to power electrical motors.
What is powered by coal?
steam boats and steam trains use coal power
What type of coal do they use in trains?
Steam coal.
Fuel used by steam trains?
Steam coal
How do trains run on coal?
Only (some) steam engines used coal. It was burnt in a boiler to heat water to steam.
Do trains still run off coal?
New trains are not built to be coal powered. However there are still some steam trains run and maintained by amateur enthusiasts.
Why is coal no longer used in trains?
Coal is still used in many steam engines today. Coal is not used on diesel trains or electric trains simply because it is not fuel for them. Electric trains and diesel trains are the most common trains in use, and not trains capable of using coal, because they are more efficent and much less costly to maintain.
Was is coal use for?
Home heating, electricity and was traditionally used as fuel in steam engine ships and trains. Early trains all had a coal car to carry it.
What thing is powered by coal?
Steam boat and trains love... missy KAT
How did World War 1 affect the coal industry in Britain?
steam trains had to take evacuees to the country side in the trains wich destroyed the coal industry in britain
Do the bullet train use coal?
No. A train that uses coal for power is a steam train, those trains referred to as 'bullet trains' usually use electricity as their motive power.
