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I am not sure if I can answer your questions. But I am in HO and I have a walthers coal mine that will be unbuilt for some time.. other projects on the table. However, I have already decided on 15-20 Athearn Blue Box type coal cars the majority would be a major RR such as the B&O and the minority would be the WM. I have acquired these cars as well. My engine is capable of handling this coal train. The Mine will have three coal loading tracks for the hopper cars with a runaround. The capacity will be about 21 cars total. Bring up the semis anywhere you want to.. Mines are very appetite for various supplies, Fuel and Lube supplies, Machinery, chemicals (guessing here) and even a small accomodation for passenger service to transport the miners in and out. I recall in Kentucky there are alot of coal trucks and they are quite heavy. If you were modeling a modern flood loader then you can imagine a power plant that requires your train of coal asap. I was told in no uncertain terms that a typical power plant's burner will consume up to about 4 coal cars an hour and that up to 60 days supply is on hand. N scale is a good way to do alot in a small area. I am currently working in a limited area. I wish you best of luck!
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