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Solar Steam Train project announcement |
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Written by Tim Castleman
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Building on the Solar Steam Train concept, we are raising support for a
demonstration project in Sacramento, California. Proposed is to use the
existing rail yards to support a fireless locomotive that would be used
in rotation on the tourist line in Old Sacramento .  Sacramento Rail Yards
Once again the region will lead the world in developing a system for
mass transportation using simple, well proven technology to provide
high quality, clean, renewable energy more efficiently than any other
by taking the shortest path from the sun to the drive wheels.
Thermal solar energy collectors will be erected over portions of the
site having deed restrictions for industrial use only, thus converting
a toxic problem into a renewable energy production facility. This
energy will be used to charge and recharge the fireless
locomotive,which then has a very short distance to service on the
popular tourist train.As part of a District Energy System , the PG&E
steam plant on Jibboom Street can be re-used to support not only the
Solar Train - it will also provide energy security for development of
the River-front & Rail-yards area.
 1940 Heisler fireless locomotive |
