A Question for the Lovely f-list

[drachenmina]

...specifically, the US citizens among you.

If I were in an unspecified US city, and wished to get hold of a lump of coal (and I mean proper old-fashioned coal, not those charcoal bricquettes you get for the BBQ which I can't spell), how would I achieve this?

Yes, this is for a story! *g*

Comments

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

I know that there is a little old fashioned steam train (like for kids and tourists) that runs in the park, near our zoo, and it uses coal. I'm sure they get it from a supplier, but I'm sure your characters could either bribe or steal a hunk from the conductor.

[drachenmina]

Oh, that's wonderful! Thank you!
And now I am conflicted. Over on IJ, Accio has been telling me I can get it from her local hardware store, and I was going to go with that, but the little steam train is such a lovely idea I am tempted to use it instead!
Hmmmm...
*ponders ponderously* ;D