@luvindemtrains posted:Dave,
Real nice work. Where do you get your coal? Also, please explain the purpose of the aluminum foil? I'm probably overthinking it.
Thanks,
Dave
Brennan's RR products sells bags of real anthracite coal in various sizes. Tomorrow I'm visiting a friend who is going to give me a cup or two of Brennan coal. The coal in the picture was a gift from another friend and I do not know its origin. I was in the Twin Cities last Thursday and checked out a major hobby supplier that did not have any suitable coal in O scale. I have a bag of post war Lionel coal but will probably not use it. When I get the Brennan anthracite coal I will make a decision on which product I will use to complete the load. The purpose of the aluminum foil (wax paper might work better - I will know tomorrow) is to prevent any glue/coal from attaching to the sides of the form. I plan to use a process similar to gluing ballast to secure the coal to the styrofoam. I want to be able to remove the load from the hopper as desired.
cheers, Dave
