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Reply to "Coal vs Oil"

1. Oil can be emptied from tank cars to storage tanks by one man;

2. Smaller storage space for oil versus coal;

3. Cinder pit and all attendant costs done away with;

4. Oil crane can be placed near water tower so engine can take water and fuel at the same time;

5. Grates and smokebox netting eliminated, reducing air resistance and increasing draft;

6. Large engines are as easy to fire as small engines.

7. Full steam pressure can be maintained at all times regardless of grades;

8. Oil can produce 25% more steam than the max rate for coal;

9. Heating value for oil is fairly constant, while heating value for coal can vary widely.

10. No clinkers with oil;

11. Engine can be turned at terminal in less than 1/2 hour because no cinders to deal with;

12. With oil there is no waste of fuel corresponding to cinder loss with coal;

13. Less waste at the safety valve, due to better regulation of the fire with the oil burner;

14. Fewer fires cause by sparks (although it can and does happen).

 

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