Abstract: A tunnel kiln through which carriers carry ceramic ware to be fired includes an elongated tunnel having a closed bottom, a stationary flue at the bottom of the tunnel, and at least one transport way disposed in the tunnel above the stationary flue for carrying the carriers through the tunnel. The transport way comprises a support means and rolling means are provided between the support means and the carrier for rollably carrying the carriers along the transport way, whereby ceramic ware on the carriers are fired as the carriers traverse the tunnel kiln.