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How a Diesel-Electric Locomotive Works
Animagraffs
A 3D-animated walkthrough of a heavy-haul diesel-electric freight locomotive, covering the frame, coupling, draft gear, engine and drive systems. Made in Blender by Animagraffs.
Cited in threads about physical controls and how diesel-electric locomotives actually work.
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