Fun fact -
They have big diesel engines that power electric motors. There is no mechanical connection between the diesel engine and the wheels. Therefore, they are electric trains. - Most people don't know this, but it is in fact true.
Fun fact - [The regular everyday train locomotives you see in North America are electric.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel_locomotive#Diesel%E2%80%93mechanical)
They have big diesel engines that power electric motors. There is no mechanical connection between the diesel engine and the wheels. Therefore, they are electric trains. - Most people don't know this, but it is in fact true.
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