I Can Mummies Be Used as Fuel for Steam Locomotives?

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The myth that 19th-century steam locomotives used Egyptian mummies as fuel is addressed, highlighting its absurdity. Dried human flesh would be significantly less effective as fuel compared to coal, which burns hotter and longer. The discussion emphasizes the disturbing nature of the question, suggesting it belongs in fantasy or science fiction rather than reality. Ultimately, the topic is dismissed as inappropriate and unworthy of further exploration. The thread concludes with a clear rejection of the idea.
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There was this myth that in 19th century steam locomotives used Egyptian mummies as fuel for steam locomotives, but in reality how good would dried human flesh be as that kind of a fuel for locomotive compared to coal?
 
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That's a funny question that belongs in the fantasy/science fiction section. However, to answer your question I would say that coal burns hotter and longer.
 
We are not mythbusters here.

Plus, this is just a disturbing question. Thread closed, yuck!
 
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