Office of Steam Forum for Model & Toy Steam Gas & Hot Air Engines

When I bought the Burrell there was a fellow in the Midwest somewhere...can't recall his name right now but I will look for the receipt- anywho he had an eBay store(large scale live steam stuff) with good Welsh coal. Haven't found a clinker yet and it burns well. Don't know where he was getting it but...
  If you do run on coal be prepared for the clean-up. I was exhausted after 6 hours running and 3 more cleaning the engine back up. It's super critical to clear that ash out or it will pit the metal in a hot minute. I use shotgun brushes for the tubes and a big pipe brush for the chimney. But I have to say, running on coal is relaxing once you hit your rhythm.

Haha it does sound like a lot of work, but still something I NEED to try    I can always fire up the 1" on gas more often for "quick steam-ups"

It did come with brushes that I assume were once barrel cleaning brushes.

I would appreciate any tips on where to find the coal if you can find your receipt