I have seen many models produced in different RR of “blue coal” hoppers. DL&W, CNJ, NH, RDG, LNE, D&H. I have an anthracite ad for “blue coal” from the Lackawanna Coal Company, so there could have been a DL&W hopper car. I am currently lettering a Bachmann hopper. My question is: Has there ever been a “real” “blue coal” hopper in any RR, or am I creating one of those “wish there were” cars?
Lou
'Blue Coal" I think was a brand name used for their product like coke or Pepsi…much like “Red Dragon” “white coal” or “Royalty Smokeless” or any of a dozens of others I can come up with…
Thank you. Could not find a prototype, so I invented one. Look under “Rolling Stock”. I’m really pleased with the final result.
Lou