Electricity/en: Difference between revisions

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Most motorized rail vehicles use electricity to run some of their systems, such as compressors , lights and electric transmissions . Some generate electricity onboard , while others draw it from external infrastructure , such as overhead wires. Even on steam locomotives , electricity is generated onboard by a steam-powered dynamo.

Before setting a vehicle in motion, ensure that all of its electrical systems are enabled, either via breakers or valves.

Some gadgets require vehicles to have onboard electricity in order to function. While cars are generally unpowered, tenders and caboose are equipped with electricity.

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+Most {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|motorized rail vehicles}} use electricity to run some of their systems, such as {{pll|Compressor|compressors}}, {{pll|Headlights & Cab Lights|lights}} and {{pll|Traction Motors|electric transmissions}}. Some {{pll|Internal Combustion Engine|generate electricity onboard}}, while others draw it from {{pll|Electric Powersource|external infrastructure}}, such as overhead wires. Even on {{pll|Steam Overview|steam locomotives}}, electricity is generated onboard by a steam-powered dynamo.
 Before setting a vehicle in motion, ensure that all of its electrical systems are enabled, either via {{pll|Breakers|breakers}} or valves.