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"Solar-powered freight train"?

Dieses Thema im Forum 'Diesel & Electric Traction' wurde von James Hewett gestartet, 22 April 2024.

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  1. James Hewett

    James Hewett New Member

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    The Halesworth to Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway CIO plans to run on 11th May at Blythburgh Station - for the first time in public - a goods train which is effectively sun-powered. Solar panels charge the lead-acid batteries in a 1930s Greenbat loco. Question- is this a first? I am sure that forum readers will know.
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    James Hewett, 22 April 2024
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    Bikermike gefällt dies.
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    I suggest you look up the Byron Bay Train in Australia. They have operated a converted ex NSWGR 600 class railcar plus trailer on a 2 mile standard gauge branch to the resort since 2017. This is claimed to be the first solar powered train in the world, but others may know different.

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    torgormaig, 22 April 2024
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    I guess that's a light goods loco?

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    #Thanks Peter - well - we might claim in this hemisphere! (and I wonder if they run freight this way) James
     
    James Hewett, 26 April 2024
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