A freight train, also called a goods train or cargo train, is a railway train that is used to carry cargo, as opposed to passengers. Freight trains are made up of one or more locomotives which provide propulsion, along with one or more railroad cars (also known as wagons) which carry freight. A wide variety of cargos are carried on trains, but the low friction inherent to rail transport means that freight trains are especially suited to carrying bulk and heavy loads over longer distances. Military train carrying military equipment also counts as freight train.

Examples

Class C62: An example of a Steam Locomotive Pulling a Freight Train

class EF64: An example of an Electric Locomotive Pulling a Freight Train

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