Coal Firing - Raising Steam with Welsh Steam Coal

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Coal Firing - Raising Steam with Welsh Steam Coal

Post by dewintondave » Wed Sep 08, 2021 5:00 am

I recently found a NZ supplier of Welsh Steam Coal, and was delighted with the quality and results in the Quarry Hunslet. As soon as the coal arrived a quick steam-up was had. This method of fire lighting and steam raising works well with my loco, my suction fan is puny but charcoal lights so easily. Watch as I place the first ever teaspoonful of anthracite grains on to the fire. Tom will be pleased that the loco smells like a proper loco now :thumbup:

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Dave

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Re: Coal Firing - Raising Steam with Welsh Steam Coal

Post by berkshire757 » Fri Sep 10, 2021 11:08 am

Superb loco - one of the smoothest running coal fireds I have seen for a long time

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Re: Coal Firing - Raising Steam with Welsh Steam Coal

Post by dewintondave » Sat Sep 11, 2021 2:39 am

berkshire757 wrote: Fri Sep 10, 2021 11:08 am Superb loco - one of the smoothest running coal fireds I have seen for a long time
Thank you Sir! It is a pleasure to run
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