Let’s talk about what you can expect on the train. We’ll start with the layout of the train, and go on to describe different parts of it. Scroll down for more. The Train Itself Let’s start with the train itself. At the front of the train you’ll find one or more locomotives (engines) that power the train. In most of the country, the locomotives are diesel-electric, meaning they have diesel engines that generate electricity to power the motors that drive the train, as well as lights, ou...