A person can move a single rail car or locomotive nearly unaided due to the extremely low friction between rail equipment and rails, though this is dangerous and should not be attempted.

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it's possible to move a single rail car or locomotive nearly unaided

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Why Locomotives Can Pull So MuchSouthern Plains Railfan
Created: 8/13/2026, 9:56:55 AM

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