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tank lo·co·mo·tive

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  1. tank engine, tank locomotivenoun

    a locomotive that carries its own fuel and water; no tender is needed

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  1. Tank locomotive

    A tank locomotive or tank engine is a steam locomotive that carries its water in one or more on-board water tanks, instead of a more traditional tender. Most tank engines also have bunkers (or fuel tanks) to hold fuel; in a tender-tank locomotive a tender holds some or all of the fuel, and may hold some water also. There are several different types of tank locomotive, distinguished by the position and style of the water tanks and fuel bunkers. The most common type has tanks mounted either side of the boiler. This type originated about 1840 and quickly became popular for industrial tasks, and later for shunting and shorter-distance main line duties. Tank locomotives have advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional locomotives that required a separate tender to carry needed water and fuel.

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  1. tank locomotive

    A tank locomotive is a type of railway steam locomotive that carries its fuel and water onboard, instead of pulling it behind in a separate tender. This design allows for better maneuverability and the ability to run equally well in both directions, making them ideal for commuter and industrial rail lines with lots of stops and reversals. The water is carried in tanks located on either side of the boiler or wrapped around it, and the fuel is typically stored in a bunker at the rear of the locomotive.

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  1. Tank locomotive

    A tank locomotive or tank engine is a steam locomotive that carries its water in one or more on-board water tanks, instead of pulling it behind it in a tender. It will most likely also have some kind of bunker to hold the fuel. There are several different types of tank locomotive dependent upon the position and style of the water tanks and fuel bunkers. The most common type has tanks mounted either side of the boiler. This type originated about 1840 and quickly became popular for industrial tasks, and later for shunting and shorter distance main line duties. Tank locomotives have advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional tender locomotives.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of tank locomotive in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of tank locomotive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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