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Most railroad class 1 ties are six inches by eight inches by eight foot long.
Hard wood ties can either be eight foot six inches or eight foot.
Crossing ties can be nine foot long
Switch ties can be up to 26 feet long
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What is the weight of a 6by8by 10foot long railroad tie?
An eight foot length of railroad tie weighs about 200 pounds. So a 10' tie should be about 250 lbs.
What kind of tie is impossible to tie?
A railroad tie.
How much does a railroad company pay for a new treated railroad tie?
$58.00 a tie.
Who invented railroad tie?
The Composite railroad tie was patented by (keep in mind patented does not necessarily mean invented) Gordon E. Brown (United States Patent 4105159). The Combination Wood Plastic railroad tie was patented by Hong Man Lee (United States Patent 4286753). The Synthetic railroad tie was patented by Douglas L. Smith (United States Patent 6021958). The Metallic railway tie was patented by Mitchell Amos (United States Patent 1620730).
How much does a railroad tie cost?
Railroad Ties can cost anywhere from $6.00 to $10.00 per tie. $6 would be used and shiped in bulk. $10 would be brand new untreated>
How much does a new railroad tie weigh?
Roughly 200 lbs
What is a concrete railroad tie made up of not just concrete correct?
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Weight of railroad ties?
It depends on the type of wood.Condition as well affects weight but the average 6.5' tie weighs 100lbs. 3/12/2012 The avg railroad tie which is about 7in X 9in x 8ft weighs about 130lbs. God Bless
Life span of a railroad tie?
Depends on how they are made, but some have a lifespan of more than 30 years.
What are railroad tracks made of?
Since the 1870's railroad tracks have been built almost exactly the same. The tie is the wooden beam the keeps the rail (steel usually) off the ground, the rail is connected to the tie with two spikes on either side, and gravel as the base.
Where to buy new treated railroad ties?
Martin Railroad Tie Co 220 Tye Yard Road Gladstone, VA 24553-3309(434) 933-4398
How many miles long is the transcontinental railroad?
The transcontinental railroad is 690 miles long.
