I want the information about general materials used in Railway Locomotive?

Question

please give me the link related to it..i also want to know the properties of that material..basic reason of using that material..

I will be really grateful.i've to submit the assignment about Railway locomotive tomorrow.

Answer 1

.Steel and copper are the main items.There's a small amount of aluminum and plastic too.Steel for strength and weight and the copper for wiring

Answer 2

Don't forget brass for the bell...