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The World's First Solar Powered Train

2019-06-24

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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/

Edited by Michelle Martin (@mrsmmartin)

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