How much does a freight train locomotive weigh?
216 tonsAbout 196 tonnes · Giant
A big modern diesel weighs about 432,000 lb (196 tonnes).
That's about 2,300 big red kangaroos at about 190 lb (85 kg) each.
🚂216 tons
🦈a whale shark
By weight: a freight locomotive is about 10× heavier than a whale shark.
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