Type of fuel and firebox life expectancy

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kcsivils

February 14, 2017 07:43AM

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Sometime ago I asked what type of fuel (coal, oil or wood) required the most skill and effort to fire with. That was a fascinating discussion.

With all the information lately about rebuilding steam locomotives to be returned to operation, it made me wonder which fuel caused the most wear on the firebox.

Are there factors such as sulfur content, sap in the wood, etc. that would impact the lifespan of a firebox?

Does the manner in which the fireman does his job have an impact? Maintenance?

The water used even?

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Type of fuel and firebox life expectancy	kcsivils	February 14, 2017 07:43AM
Re: Type of fuel and firebox life expectancy	John Bush	February 14, 2017 08:15AM
Re: Type of fuel and firebox life expectancy	Tomstp	February 14, 2017 08:53AM
Re: Type of fuel and firebox life expectancy	Everett Lueck	February 14, 2017 01:04PM
Re: Type of fuel and firebox life expectancy	Tomstp	February 14, 2017 07:49PM
Re: Type of fuel and firebox life expectancy	J.B.Bane	February 14, 2017 08:29PM
Re: Type of fuel and firebox life expectancy	Casey Akin	February 14, 2017 09:24PM
Re: Type of fuel and firebox life expectancy	Russo Loco	February 15, 2017 08:38PM
Re: Type of fuel and firebox life expectancy	James	February 15, 2017 01:12AM
Re: Coal vs Oil with same locomotives	Russo Loco	February 15, 2017 08:31PM
Re: Type of fuel and firebox life expectancy	Herb Kelsey	February 14, 2017 11:59PM
Re: Type of fuel and firebox life expectancy	Earl	February 15, 2017 10:46AM
Re: Type of fuel and firebox life expectancy	kcsivils	February 15, 2017 11:54AM
Re: Type of fuel and firebox life expectancy	Chris Walker	February 15, 2017 01:56PM
Re: Type of fuel and firebox life expectancy	bcp	February 15, 2017 08:39PM
Re: Type of fuel and firebox life expectancy	Tomstp	February 16, 2017 08:45AM
Re: Type of fuel and firebox life expectancy	Tomstp	February 16, 2017 08:48AM
Re: Type of fuel and firebox life expectancy	Earl	February 16, 2017 10:05AM

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