QUOTE: The ethanol could move by rail if the tankcar is considered to be a storage device as well as a transportation device. I don't think it's possible to know what will specifically happen for each move from our superficial knowledge of the operation. Someone will figure the costs and make the appropriate decisions. I'd guess trucks from the distances and quantities involved.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by cbt141 i apologize for mistating the distances. i understood from earlier posts that the distance of haul would be 30miles. rather than speculate on all the variuos points, would it not make more sense to contact either the ethanol producer or the various end use refineries for clarification of the delivery modes?
QUOTE: Originally posted by tabiery One should not rule out the posibilty of a proprietary pipeline.
QUOTE: Originally posted by futuremodal Eric, What is the projected output of these plants? Will it be enough to fill a shuttle train once a week? Maybe even five or ten set cars? If not, I doubt carload can compete with trucks on that short of a haul.
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