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electric locomotive [i¦lek·trik ‚lō·kə′mōd·iv] (mechanical engineering) A locomotive operated by electric power picked up from a system of continuous overhead wires, or, sometimes, from a third rail mounted alongside the track. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| nbsp;(Belgian National Railways) an order for the production of 70 additional double-deck passenger cars and the adaptation of 19 type T27 electrical locomotives to enable push-pull operation. Historical Fact: In 1880, Thomas Edison developed the first experimental electrical locomotive. |
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