tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post3617527201344409548..comments2024-03-24T14:10:13.944-04:00Comments on 1HappyHiker: A Trek to the Past: Charcoal Kilns of the Late Nineteenth Century1HappyHikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-50075545212302828052012-01-03T13:23:15.197-05:002012-01-03T13:23:15.197-05:00Hi Karl,
Nope, I didn’t know that there was still...Hi Karl,<br /><br />Nope, I didn’t know that there was still some old railway track that was left behind at the Zealand site. It was a very exciting surprise when I came upon the first section (the one that is fully exposed and with one end suspended in mid air). Then, I was really surprised to find yet another section of rail later in the hike!! <br /><br />I agree with your assessment about the tubular piece made of heavy gauge metal. It was likely something to do with the kiln, either a vent, or possibly an air intake to help control the combustion.<br /><br />Regarding posting on VFTT, I can fully understand how you missed it. I posted something under Q&A. The link is shown below.<br /><br />http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43203<br /><br />John1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-71348080788682706972012-01-03T12:53:54.313-05:002012-01-03T12:53:54.313-05:00Hi John! This looks like it was a fun hike! It def...Hi John! This looks like it was a fun hike! It definitely seems as though you find the two locations to me. Did you know the railroad sections were in that area? If not, what a cool find!<br /><br />Also, that small cylinder sticking out of the earth; it definitely seems like something that could have been part of a kiln. From your dimensions, it looks to be pretty thick steel, maybe an 1/8 of an inch or so which is pretty hefty. Maybe for heat purposes? The thicker the metal, the longer it will stay at a steady temperature.<br /><br />Great find. You should share on VFTT. Seems like something a lot of people on there would like.<br /><br />KarlKarlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08872637235573785618noreply@blogger.com