Block of the once-famous New River Smokeless Coal exposed (to the elements) to demonstrate its resistance to weathering.

After more than 75 years of exposure to the elements of nature the "weather and age test" seems to be going rather well...

Unfortunately, the inscription disappeared, and its meaning largely forgotten. Sometime soon, this block of coal will get "preservation threatment".


Ironicly, the block of Sewell coal, exposed (to the elements) to demonstrate its resistance to weathering, will be soon be "protected" from the elements.