Looking for Coal load guide

[YoshivsJoshi]

Hello, I’ve got some coal from my local railway, I’ve crushed it and am ready to make some coal loads, is there any guides on how to make Coal loads with real coal for G scale? Thank you

 

[viaEstrecha]

I made sure the 'container' was water tight, sprinkled the coal (or crushed aquarium substrate, which looks like coal and is less dirty) over a matt-black former and poured on dilute PVA, which dried clear after about 24 hours, sitting on a radiator. Odd gaps can be filled with single pieces using superglue. Not saying it is a perfect method, but it did the trick. Maybe try a small experiment first.

 

[dunnyrail]

Another option much like Martyn has done is to cut up an insertion (ply, plastic coated foam board etc) to where you want the coal, then line the wagon or tender with Clingfilm. Carefully put the insert into the wagon or tender space. Then a dose of full strength PVA onto the insert, now load the coal onto it, dust helps fill the gaps. Next up a gentle spray from a cosmetic spray bottle (dead cheep from chemists) with a drop of washing up liquid. Finally whilst still wet soak the lot with 50/50 watered down PVA again a drop of washing up liquid and allow to dry. Overnight in an airing cupboard or perhaps a day or so in a cool room. Once dry the Clingfilm can be removed from load and wagon/tender if you got it right no glue will have seaped into the wagon/tender.

I have used this method in G, 0, HO, 00 scales and confirm the success of it.

 

[Paul M]

Don't be tempted just to fill the wagon up with coal. It gets everywhere, and if you have an accident.......

 

[David1226]

I can refer you to the link as to how I simulated coal loads, with contributions from other Forum members.
Moving coal on the Claptowte Railway



David