Coal shovel

A coal shovel[1] is a shovel designed for shoveling coal, coke or similar fuels, and on occasions does a double duty removing ash from the fireplace, firebox or furnace.

A large coal shovel is used by the fireman of a coal-fired steam locomotive unless an automatic stoker is used.

Smaller coal shovels of similar shape are used to stoke domestic fireplaces.

  • Metal coal shovel with enamelled handle - Collection Museum of Industry Ghent
  • Coal shovel for a tender locomotive

References

  1. ^ "Bully Tools, Bunk / Coal Shovel, Model# 92715". northerntool.com. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
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