To most people in Burnley Huncoat Power station is little more than a blot on the eastern skyline on a clear day. However an open day was held designed to change that image, and it was aimed at providing a greater understanding of the way in which electricity is produced and provide families with a fascinating day out. The station completed in 1958 occupies a site of 150 acres. Construction began in 1947 and the planned capacity was increased from 120,000 kW to 150,000 kW. The site was chosen because there was a good water supply from the Leeds and Liverpool Canal for cooling purposes and coal could be brought by rail or obtained from the nearby colliery. The plant burns approximately 10,500 tons of coal each week. The steam engines are special workers that receive visits from Railway enthusiasts from all over the country as they are the last of their kind. They do not have their own boilers but are charged with steam from the power station–a model example of fuel economy. The day was a great success with 5000 visitors.