The Byron Bay Railroad Company runs the world’s first 100% solar-powered train. It wouldn’t work everywhere - but in the bright sunshine of Australia, it might just be the right tool for the job.

More about the railroad: https://byronbaytrain.com.au/

  • will steddenM
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    4 months ago

    Totally amazing and the very most solarpunk way of doing it imho. Especially that really beautiful classic train getting the retrofit.

  • Jonnsy
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    6 months ago

    I didn’t watch the video, but wouldn’t it be even better between the rails.

    • MrMakabar
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      6 months ago

      No, the solar panels on the station roofs and on the train are easily enough to power the train.