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They are unloading a whole train of wind turbines behind the Durham!
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Here are a few photos of the windmill train.  Hope they hurry because the Circus train will be here soon...

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Post by bluecollartechworker »

I saw these the other day and they're even bigger in person than in photos or from the interstate.  There's enormous potential for energy from these, but that can't be the only form of energy.  In the summer the wind slows down on a lot of hot, humid days.
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That's cool.  Any idea where these are going?  

One good thing about Nebraska is we have decent solar potential as well.  Recently drove by the power plant in North Omaha and it's depressing to see all of that coal sitting there, waiting to be burned.
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Seen one or two heading west on I80 three of the last 4 mornings around 5:30 AM.  Saw an empty trailer getting off I80 onto 13th street today about 10:00 AM

Not a lot left on the ground



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Post by Fromaha »

it's depressing to see all of that coal sitting there, waiting to be burned.
Yes...far more depressing than sitting in a cold dark room when the wind isn't blowing and the sun isn't shining.
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The Passenger car in nebugeater's photo belongs to the Circus that is in town.
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