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Originally Posted by return2pa

Actually the prime mover (the diesel engine) in a modern locomotive is massive, not just large. Also, the main generator is much smaller compared to the prime mover, not larger.

You seem to be implying that some axles are un-powered. ANY modern locomotive has all axles powered (i.e. one traction motor for each axle). 6 axles = 6 motors.

I stand corrected.