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Powertrains are core systems that define how a vehicle is powered and propelled. Engines, batteries, transmissions, wheels and other components all form powertrains. There are several types of powertrains in Derail Valley:
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Powertrain is a set of components that power and propel a {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|vehicle}}. Engines, batteries, generators, as well as {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|drivetrains}} consisting of transmissions, {{pll|Reverser|reversers}}, wheels and other elements, all form powertrains. There are several types of powertrains in Derail Valley:


==== Wire-Electric ====
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* <b>Wire-Electric</b> - Features an overhead {{pll|Electric Powersource|electric powersource}} and {{pll|Traction Motors|electric}} transmission.


Wire-Electric powertrains feature an overhead {{pll|Electric Powersource|electric powersource}} and {{pll|Traction Motors|electric}} transmission.
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* <b>Battery-Electric</b> - Features an onboard battery {{pll|Electric Powersource|electric powersource}} and {{pll|Traction Motors|electric}} transmission.


==== Battery-Electric ====
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* <b>Diesel-Electric</b> - Features an onboard {{pll|Internal Combustion Engine|internal combustion engine}} powersource and {{pll|Traction Motors|electric}} transmission.


Battery-Electric powertrains feature an onboard battery {{pll|Electric Powersource|electric powersource}} and {{pll|Traction Motors|electric}} transmission.
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* <b>Diesel-Hydraulic</b> - Features an onboard {{pll|Internal Combustion Engine|internal combustion engine}} powersource and {{pll|Hydraulic Transmission|hydraulic transmission}}.


==== Diesel-Electric ====
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* <b>Diesel-Mechanical</b> - Features an {{pll|Internal Combustion Engine|internal combustion engine}} and {{pll|Mechanical Transmission|mechanical transmission}}


Diesel-Electric powertrains feature an onboard {{pll|Internal Combustion Engine|internal combustion engine}} powersource and {{pll|Traction Motors|electric}} transmission.
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* <b>Steam</b> - Features a {{pll|Steam Overview|steam-powered engine and transmission}}.


==== Diesel-Hydraulic ====
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The type of powertrain a vehicle comes with notably affects its {{pll|Vehicle Catalog Overview|characteristics}}. Among those, there is a risk of {{pll|Powertrain Overheating|powertrain overheating}}, and the different types of {{pll|Damage Overview|damage}} a powertrain can receive, such as {{pll|Mechanical Powertrain Damage|mechanical}} and {{pll|Electrical Powertrain Damage|electrical}}.


Diesel-Hydraulic powertrains Feature an onboard {{pll|Internal Combustion Engine|internal combustion engine}} powersource and {{pll|Hydraulic Transmission|hydraulic transmission}}.
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Vehicles' powertrain type is what dictates {{pll|Motorized Vehicle Naming Convention|the starting portion of their name}}.
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==== Diesel-Mechanical ====
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Diesel-Mechanical powertrains feature an {{pll|Internal Combustion Engine|internal combustion engine}} and {{pll|Mechanical Transmission|mechanical transmission}}
 
==== Steam ====
 
Steam powertrains feature a {{pll|Steam Overview|steam-powered engine and transmission}}.
 
The type of powertrain a vehicle has notably affects its {{pll|Vehicle Catalog Overview|characteristics}}. Among those, there's the risk of powertrain {{pll|Powertrain Overheating|overheating}}, and the different types of damage a powertrain can receive, such as {{pll|Mechanical Powertrain Damage|mechanical}} and {{pll|Electrical Powertrain Damage|electrical}} powertrain damage.
 
Vehicles' powertrain type is what dictates {{pll|Motorized Vehicle Naming Convention|a portion of their name}}.
 
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Latest revision as of 16:30, 12 March 2025

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Powertrain is a set of components that power and propel a vehicle . Engines, batteries, generators, as well as drivetrains consisting of transmissions, reversers , wheels and other elements, all form powertrains. There are several types of powertrains in Derail Valley:

The type of powertrain a vehicle comes with notably affects its characteristics . Among those, there is a risk of powertrain overheating , and the different types of damage a powertrain can receive, such as mechanical and electrical .

Vehicles' powertrain type is what dictates the starting portion of their name .

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