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Internal combustion engines are machines that convert chemical energy of fossil fuels to kinetic energy. When linked to {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|drivetrains}}, they can propel {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|vehicles}}. Whether such an engine is present on a vehicle, is a defining characteristic of its {{pll|Powertrains Overview|powertrain}}.

Internal combustion engine operates by converting chemical energy of fuel into kinetic energy, transferred to the wheels either through mechanical or electrical transmission, to propel a vehicle. The fuel needed for the engine is typically stored in fuel tanks onboard the vehicle. Such vehicles also require oil to lubricate the mechanical systems, it too being stored onboard. The level of both resources can be monitored by gauges, usually found in the cab of the vehicle. Both of the aforementioned resources need to be periodically refilled.