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Well, Brine is simply saltwater. Ice sometimes was shipped in from the north in reefers. Then stored in Sawdust until ready. Thomas Jefferson had a Ice House at Monticello. Over winter he had ice chopped and stored there where it was used in summer. I think Refridgeration was used to create blocks of ice. I have seen ice houses load reefrers by a walk way from the top or by dump truck where a block is dragged up a ladder and allowed to fall into the car's bunker. Salt could be shipped two ways. By a covered hopper or in large tote bags in boxcars. such as found in the old Akzo mine near Horseheads NY. The sawdust idea of feeding the icehouse is pretty good. Thanks! I bet the intraplant delivery for blocks etc was by elevator, conveyor lift etc. Mechanical reefers killed icing in the mid 50's and today the railroads have reefer cars connected by satellite to the refridgeration provider's base and troubled cars can be repaired or refueled trackside within a short time. Best of luck Lee
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