diesel train
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a train powered by one or more on-board diesel engines
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- The old diesel train chugged slowly up the hill.
- The old diesel train chugged slowly up the mountain.
- Many rural routes are still served by a diesel train rather than an electric one.
- Many rural lines still rely on diesel trains for transport.
- We took a scenic journey on a vintage diesel train through the countryside.
- Environmental activists protested against the continued use of diesel trains.
- The last diesel train on this line will be replaced by a modern electric model next year.
- Is this a diesel train or an electric one?
- Do you know what time the next diesel train to the city departs?
- The company announced plans to replace all diesel trains with electric models by 2030.
- The railway company is investing in a new fleet of diesel trains for its long-distance services.
- You can often hear the distinct sound of a diesel train approaching from a distance.
- Environmental groups are calling for the phasing out of the polluting diesel train fleet.
- For longer routes without overhead power lines, diesel trains are still essential.
- The rhythmic sound of the diesel train is nostalgic for many older passengers.
- The museum features a beautifully restored vintage diesel train.
- Before electrification, this was the main diesel train connecting the two towns.
- Operating a diesel train requires specialized training due to its complex engine.
- The powerful engine of the diesel train echoed through the valley.
- Passengers waited patiently for the delayed diesel train to arrive.