Electric Traction | Classify types of locomotives on basis of (A) Types of service (B) Types of Track gauge (C) Type of supply

Classification of Locomotive:     

A) Based on the types of service rendered:       

1) Freight service for transportation of goods only.

2) Passenger service for transportation of passengers.

3) Mixed traffic service (goods and passenger transportation).

4) Shunting service at stations and sheds.

5) Banking service to bank the coaches at proper locations. 

B) Based on the Track Gauge: 

1) Broad gauge (W)

2) Meter gauge (Y). 

C) Based on the type of supply used:

1) Alternating current (AC) locomotive

2) Direct current (DC) locomotive