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Turbojet train

Hey kiddo! Have you ever heard of a train that uses a kind of jet engine instead of regular engines? Yes, it's called a turbojet train!

Okay, let me break it down for you. Imagine you are standing in front of a big fan, and when you switch it on, you feel a breeze blowing towards you. That's how a turbojet works. It's also called a jet engine, and it uses a lot of air to create propulsion or thrust, which is the force that moves things like trains and airplanes forward.

In a turbojet train, the engine is attached to the underside of the train, and it sucks in air from the atmosphere using a compressor. The air is squeezed tightly, and then fuel is introduced into the compressed air, which ignites and causes an explosion. The explosion pushes back the air, creating a strong flow of gas that pushes the train forwards.

The turbojet train can travel really fast, much faster than traditional trains because of the jet engine's ability to produce a high amount of power. However, it's not practical for everyday use because it needs a long track and has high maintenance costs.

So that's the gist of it, kiddo! Turbojet trains are exciting, but also complex and require a lot of knowledge to operate them safely.
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