Diesel Locomotives
The general use of the term 'Diesel Locomotive' is only correct with regard to the main power unit – the diesel engine.
To correctly describe any diesel locomotive then the method of transmission needs to be included.
There are three main types of transmission.
Mechanical – Diesel Mechanical
Electric – Diesel Electric
Hydraulic – Diesel Hydraulic
These three descriptions apply to main line locomotives and to shunters.
The general use of the term 'Diesel Locomotive' is only correct with regard to the main power unit – the diesel engine.
To correctly describe any diesel locomotive then the method of transmission needs to be included.
There are three main types of transmission.
Mechanical – Diesel Mechanical
Electric – Diesel Electric
Hydraulic – Diesel Hydraulic
These three descriptions apply to main line locomotives and to shunters.