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Filling A Tender Coal Load
Barry has an HO DCC system and a NSW class steamer with sound. He wants to hear what others think he should do about filling his tender (where the sound is) with coal:
"I have recently completed a NSW 29 class steamer. It is a New Zealand made kit, with Sound. The speaker is in the Tender. My question to everyone is: What is the best way to fill tender with coal? I would think fill it with coal and add diluted white glue. However, I worry the water from the diluted glue MIGHT find a way through to the Tender and cause rust or, worse, effect the speaker. Perhaps I need a base of grease-proof paper? Has anyone got any suggestions?"
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Barry..I had a similar problem. My solution was to make a false bottom out of tinfoil and glue my coal in. Looks authentic and I can get at the bottom easily.
Thanks Bryan. The same thought hit me last weekend. Only I used card, instead of tinfoil, with coal load secured by paint. Worked great.