The Engine also known as The Eternal Engine is the propulsion method of Snowpiercer. Big Alice also known as Engine Eternal Prototype is the propulsion method of secondary supply train of the same name. The Engine is a perpetual motion machine that propels the train forward without any obvious need for fuel or maintenance. The secondary function of the Eternal Engine is also that of a powerplant for car bogie-motors and on-board batteries. As such, the speed of the train is directly tied to its power supply.
History
Technology
Interior
Exterior
Appearances
- Season One
- Season Two
Trivia
- Big Alice is push-pull type engine with ability to go forward and backwards at apparently the same speed. This is contrary to the Snowpiercer which is pull-type engine with primary ability of pulling its cars behind it.