Brown Powder with Spectrum Locos

[chaynes]

Does anybody know what the little bag of brown-ish powder is for that is included with Spectrum Locomotives? 

CH

[ABC]

It should be more of a black powder. It is to add a little extra detail to your coal tender.

[THB-DAVE]

The powder is simulated coal cinders which would cover the tender deck in real life.

Dave

[hunter2115]

I saw a guy reply to this same question a while back by suggesting that one should rub the black powder on his face to make him look like a real railroader!!

[chaynes]

Thanks for the feedback.  I was not sure what the powder was for.  Did not think about cinders.  I would have expected Bachmann to include a little more information in their paperwork that came with the engines.  As for rubbing it on your face, I've spent enough time working in a coal fired blacksmith shop, so I think I will pass.

Chris