Old Photograph of a Large Block of Coal

garry52w · Post by **garry52w** » Fri. Dec. 25, 2009 1:03 am

I have seen but can not now find a photo of a large piece of coal. I think that it was a one ton piece on a coal car with 2008 written on the lump a number of times. It seems that it was bound for a worlds fair for exhibition. I would like to find the picture and more information about it. The location of the coal was western Maryland I believe.

Thank you for any help you may give.

GeorgiePorgie · Post by **GeorgiePorgie** » Fri. Dec. 25, 2009 8:18 am

I can get you a picture of a 13 ton lump, would you want it posted here ?

garry52w · Post by **garry52w** » Fri. Dec. 25, 2009 8:36 am

I am looking for a specific photo but would be interested to see if the photo that you have is the same one that I have seen. I am looking for this piece because it is from my local area. If you could post to me the picture that you have, that would be great. I don't know how the private post works but that would be great . Thank you

cArNaGe · Post by **cArNaGe** » Fri. Dec. 25, 2009 9:55 am

There is a HUGE one at Kneobels. I think its over 10 ton. Right out side the Anthracite Museum.

GeorgiePorgie · Post by **GeorgiePorgie** » Fri. Dec. 25, 2009 11:34 am

I don't have a photo, I do know where the 13 ton piece is, and next time I am there, I'll take a picture !

garry52w · Post by **garry52w** » Fri. Dec. 25, 2009 2:18 pm

Thank you very much for getting a picture. and thank you both for your information. Do either of you know any history of the large pieces of coal?

New Hope Engineer · Post by **New Hope Engineer** » Fri. Dec. 25, 2009 7:40 pm

there are several large pieces of anthracite along the driveway into the main office of the Reading and Northern railroad in Port Clinton PA.they are well over a couple of tons apiece!

garry52w · Post by **garry52w** » Fri. Dec. 25, 2009 11:10 pm

I have uploaded a pic of the particular piece of coal that I am seeking - not the piece itself but another photo and especially information about this particular piece.

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If it is familiar to anyone, I would love for you to reply. Thank you all for all of the assistance to this point.