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 Posted - September 05 2023 : 7:23:39 PM
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Any of you guys know about good replacements for tyco coal! Or should I just buy more tyco operating coal hopper sets?
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 Posted - September 05 2023 : 8:10:31 PM
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Woodland scenic coal should work fine. Perhaps the medium style. Check with your hobby store.
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Posted - September 05 2023 : 8:36:43 PM
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I was using the dumping hopper cars for a while. The doors that swing shut can get stuck open if the coal is too sharp and angular. What worked for me was called "egg coal." I saw an ad from a supplier of HO egg coal:
https://www.bnamodelworld.com/railway-models-diorama-juweela-juw-28129
In the picture, it looks like it has nice rounded edges that wouldn't jam the doors.
Walthers advertises HO egg coal by the quart, but it's presently out of stock.
https://www.walthers.com/coal-egg-1-quart
Carpe Manana!
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Posted - September 06 2023 : 10:49:35 AM
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I got some real coal from a friend but I haven't broken it up smaller 
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