How large-scale locomotives are powered By Kevin Strong | February 19, 2010 | Last updated on January 22, 2021 The basics of how locomotives are powered Email Newsletter Get the newest photos, videos, stories, and more from Trains.com brands. Sign-up for email today! Get Updates Download “Making them go,” Kevin Strong’s 2003 article describing how large-scale locomotives are powered. Look for an updated version of this article in the April 2010 issue. Share this article Print Facebook