Number 8 lighting the first time as a coal burner

[Friskens]

@Sierra Railway never seen anyone light it any other way? Even the Full Scales start off with Wood as initial firesource. Shouldn't stress the bolts with high energy during a short time like coal right a way.

[foreversteam]

That's the spirit - burner is cr*p - coal or wood the only way to really experience firing steam ;) Good on ya mate!

[QVRY8]

How do you light your engine..?.......Sierra Railway??????

[SierraRailway]

Did you fire her up with tree branches? I can't tell, but I can understand if you did, coal is after all very difficult to light.

[thebraveengineer]

awesome dude!