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I followed that thread on RPN Forum where Dave made the post you have quoted above.  My first observation is that if the intent is to develop a new torrefied biomass fuel for application to power generation for large scale and for small scale such as powering individual homes, then why not just go ahead with that development?   <o:p></o:p> This idea of creating a modern steam locomotive as a “rolling billboard” strikes me as an incredible distraction to the core purpose.  Instead of producing a modern locomotive, why not just develop and build a small-scale power generation unit and promote it?  The billboard does not need to roll.  The new fuel and its stationary power generation can easily be promoted through mass communication and direct demonstration.  There is plenty of product development and engineering that will have to go into the stationary power application, which is what Dave says is their core purpose.  So why not start there?  <o:p></o:p> A steam locomotive is not a symbol of modern development even if it is a modern steam locomotive.  So, even if it is a rolling billboard, does that billboard send the correct message?  <o:p></o:p> For the fantastic sum of money it will require to redesign and convert the AT&SF locomotive, they could be well on their way to accomplishing what Dave says is their core purpose.  <o:p></o:p> However--  I do not believe that Dave is correct about what he says is their main purpose.  If you look at this page of the CSR website, it sounds like they indeed are intent on developing a modern steam locomotive, and not just a rolling billboard for power generation.  For instance, they say they are confident that they can create a higher-speed passenger rail locomotive that is cleaner, quicker, and cheaper than any locomotive on the market today.  Look at this page:   <o:p></o:p> <a href="http://www.csrail.org/index.php/the-train">http://www.csrail.org/index.php/the-train</a>  <o:p></o:p> If you click on the active links associated with the terms, “quicker” and “cheaper,” they open to further evidence that they intend to replace current diesel-electric locomotives with modern steam locomotives burning torrefied biomass fuel.
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