Diesel Locomotive on the Tracks
Seen from the side, a large diesel locomotive stands on rails with its wheels, undercarriage, and track ties visible.
A4 format (landscape), black outlines on a white background · for home and classroom use
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What the diesel locomotive scene shows
The page focuses entirely on the locomotive and the railroad beneath it. Its side view reveals the long body as well as the wheel assemblies and other equipment below the frame. Track ties cross beneath the rails, but there are no buildings, signal boxes, station structures, or landscape features in the background.
Interesting facts about diesel locomotives
Most diesel locomotives use a diesel engine to generate power for electric traction motors connected to the wheels. This arrangement is known as diesel-electric propulsion. The heavy weight of the locomotive helps its wheels grip the rails when starting a long train.
Real-life colors of a diesel locomotive
- Body: blue, red, green, yellow, orange, silver, or another railway livery
- Cab windows: dark gray or blue-gray from reflections
- Undercarriage: black, brown-black, or dark gray
- Wheels: dark steel gray, often marked with brown rust
- Rails and track ties: silver-gray rails with brown or gray ties