Traincraft also adds in electric locomotives, which can be powered by redstone current or batteries.
These locomotives are fueled by coal or charcoal, and cannot go as fast as their electric counterparts. The 0-4-0 is the slowest of the three, with a max speed of 30 m/s (65 mph), while the 4-6-2 is faster with a max speed of 35 m/s (78 mph). Each tier has a slightly higher speed than the last. There are three different tiers of steam locomotives: the 0-4-0, the 2-6-0 and the 4-6-2.
First and foremost, there are different types of locomotives to drive.
