What do subway trains run on?

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I know they don't run on coal or gasoline for sure otherwise it would smell very bad down there.

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Haven't you heard of the "Third Rail"? Too bad most electricity is made from fossil fuel, that is unless you're from Canada, then they have Hydro.

Turbo or supercharger on a 03 g35.?

It depends where in the world you're from as to the form of getting the electricity from the wires to the subway cars. It may indeed come from the third rail or overhead wires like street trolleys.

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What were some popular cars of the 1950's?

Rails.

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Is it rare for car detailers--the ones who work for companies,not the freelancers--to work nites or graveyard?

Electricity on the Third Rail. It's a song by Snow Patrol.

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Where is the best place to get pictures of GM parts if you have the Part #?

Electricity. Watch out for the third rail.

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I dont have a passport.?

Electricity. There is a 3rd (and sometimes 4th) rail that supplies a high voltage, and the trains all have electric motors in them.

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What is a Class B CDL/w Hazmat and air brakes? What does that mean?

Electricity.

How do i find the owner of a car by license plate number?

Look under the rails. It is under one of the tracks which is always in contact with the train's.

Whats the closest thing to a WW2 Willies Jeep I can buy in the UK?

Be careful, they have very high voltage. Don't get down from the station edge to inspect...!! Lol...You could fry in a fraction of a second if you come in contact with one of them.

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Rims and Potholes?

i do believe electricity.

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