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Climbing the Andes with dual-fuel power

By and Jack A Roberson2006-07-01T10:00:00

Following successful trials at an altitude of 4781 m above sea level, Ferrocarril Central Andino of Peru is converting seven locomotives to run on compressed natural gas and diesel fuel, reducing both emissions and the fuel bill

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