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Tag: trains

Why do trains have locomotives at the rear end ?

August 12, 2018
why do long freight trains have locomotives at the rear end ?

So today, we are talking about trains. Isn’t it fascinating to watch a single locomotive pulling dozens of wagons at such incredible speed! I remember when I was a kid, I used to sit on the railway platforms waiting for a fast train to pass by & enjoy the loud sounds of locomotives & gust of wind. Ah, those were the days!
Anyway, let’s know why do some trains have multiple engines or to be precise why trains have locomotives at the rear end, because that’s what you came here for. more “Why do trains have locomotives at the rear end ?”

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Why are brake lights red ?

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September 23, 2015

Why only red ? Why not blue, orange, purple, pink or any other colour ?
In case, if you think that red was the favorite colour of the one who had this idea (humour me) then you’re… WRONG !
Seriously, when I came to know about it, I realised that – Yes, everything has a reason ! & the brake lights having red colour has a reason too ! more “Why are brake lights red ?”

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