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Author:  Bob Yarger [ Mon Sep 09, 2002 12:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Napa Wine Train fuel

Some years ago, the Napa Wine Train was going to experiment with compressed natural gas as a fuel for its Alcos, to appease NIMBYs along the track. Did they ever do that?

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Author:  Thomas Manz [ Tue Sep 10, 2002 12:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Napa Wine Train fuel

> Some years ago, the Napa Wine Train was
> going to experiment with compressed natural
> gas as a fuel for its Alcos, to appease
> NIMBYs along the track. Did they ever do
> that?

Better yet, what about bio-diesel? It's even more NIMBY-friendly (no dangerous flammable gas under pressure).


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