The Coalition for Sustainable Rail, in collaboration with the Milwaukee County Zoo, undertook the first operation of a steam train with 100% torrefied biomass fuel. This video shows the first run of the train on the Zoo's mainline.

Detailed information on the findings of this research can be found at csrail.org/newsroom

Many thanks to our generous sponsors, without whom these tests would not have been possible. New Biomass Energy provided a few hundred pounds of torrefied biomass material, the American Boiler Manufacturers Association and CSR's generous donors provided financial underwriting, and the Milwaukee County Zoo provided use of its trains. These tests are dedicated to Randy Rawson, a friend and visionary, who is sorely missed.