Why railroads put locomotives in the middle of a train - Trains
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Railroads are one of the most efficient modes of transportation for moving goods and materials across long distances. However, there are certain challenges in terms of locomotive power and efficiency, which is where the concept of distributed power comes in. Distributed power is an operating practice where locomotives are placed throughout the train. Typically in the middle, but often found
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