Coal burners

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Anthracite burned at a much slower rate than bituminous.  Therefore, grates had to be much larger so more of it could be burned at one time to get the equivalent release of BTUs.

Edk

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Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 10:55 AM
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Subject: Coal burners

What was the significant engineering difference in an "anthracite" coal burning locomotive, or any other coal burning locomotive?

Thanks;
Gene A.


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