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 mig...

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 stedden@slrpnk.netMEnglish
    2·
    5 months ago

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

  • Jonnsy@slrpnk.netEnglish
    1·
    7 months ago

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

    • MrMakabar@slrpnk.netEnglish
      2·
      7 months ago

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