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Probably not as what they were...I think the best way to make it work would be to make a steam over electric, kind of like the diesel over electrics now. Water isn't particularly an issue--it can be condensed and re-used in the same system. Coal might or might not be the fuel of choice, however with good air injection most any fossil fuel can burn clean. Using the take-offs of natural gas would also be good possibility, they have to be used too, so that opens up propane, butane, ethane, and probably a couple anes I'm forgetting. Possibly grain power? Corn has a lot more btu's per unit than most fossil fuels or wood, wheat and milo also are good in that department. With the steam pressure and condenser, there'd be no need for a heater or a/c. It's not commonly known among city people, but among a lot of farmers corn is becoming a major alternative fuel. <br /> <br />Greg
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