Question: Which of the following is the model of the first train?
A Power train
B Water train
C Steam train
D Powerloom
Answer: Steam train
| Aspect | Description |
| Introduction | · A historic type of train that was widely used in the 19th and early 20th centuries. |
| Type of Steam Engine | · Reciprocating steam Turbine |
| Power Output | · In horsepower (HP) or kilowatts (kW)] |
| Fuel Source | · coal · wood · oil · natural gas |
| Inventor | · James Watt · Thomas Newcomen |
| Invention Year | · 1712 |
| Principle of Operation | · Expansion of steam to generate power |
| Components | · Boiler · Cylinder · Piston · Valve Mechanism · Condenser |
| Working Fluid | · Water and steam |
| Cycle Type | · Single-Action or Double-Action |
| Advantages | · High Torque Output · Versatility as it can be used in various industries · Played a key role in the Industrial Revolution |
| Disadvantages | · High fuel consumption · High maintenance · Environmental concerns |
| Historical Significance | · Catalyst for Industrial Revolution · Revolutionized transportation |