Diesel locomotive

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001705",
  "term": "Diesel locomotive",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of railway locomotive that uses a diesel engine as its prime mover. The diesel engine typically drives an electric generator, which in turn powers electric traction motors (diesel-electric), or it can directly drive the wheels through a mechanical transmission (diesel-mechanical). Diesel locomotives are widely used for freight and passenger service globally.",
  "synonyms": [
    "diesel",
    "diesel engine",
    "diesel loco"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "see_also": [
    "diesel",
    "diesel engine"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Diesellokomotive",
    "es": "locomotora diésel",
    "fr": "locomotive diesel"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/diesel-locomotive/"
}