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Technically no. They're property of whichever railroad you stole them from. If the line is abandoned, they still don't belong to you, and depending on how the scrap yard is run they may accuse you of theft.
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Can you sell discarded railroad spikes for scrap metal?
yes.otherwise they just rust away in the rocks and or bushes.
Can you legally collect railroad spikes?
The short answer is no you cannot legally collect railroad spikes. Since 9/11 the railroads have been a lot more concerned about who is on, or around their tracks. The best way to get used spikes is to contact the railroad and get permission.
What are railroad spikes made of?
i think its metal.
What do the marks on railroad spikes mean?
Railroad spikes made after 1970 will have an HC on the head. This stands for "high carbon." the other letters are the name of the railroad, for example, "BS" stands for Bessemer Southern.
What year was the railroad invented?
1906 by Richard Spikes
Are all railroad spikes high carbon steel?
no
Are railroad spikes recycled?
It depends on the railroad. The biggest problem with recycled spikes is that if they are even slightly bent the can jam the spike feed shoots on semi-automatic spikers.
Can you sell railroad tracks as scrap metal?
Yes, you can.
Can you get money for railroad spikes?
Do you have new or used railroad spikes? New ones would go for probably around 2 dollars a piece and used ones, depending on how bad they look, will go for around 60 cents a piece.
Where can you sell old railroad spikes that have fallen out of the tracks?
A scrap yard, I've been walking down the tracks and filling up a backpack. 10 lbs. is worth about a dollar. I think it might be illegal but most people probably wouldnt think twice about it if they saw you doing it.
Is it illegal to pick up railroad spikes?
Legally speaking - if you are picking them up along the railroad's right-of-way, you are trespassing, and everytihing you find on the right-of-way belongs to the railroad company. So, technically, yes, you are not only trespassing you are committing theft of railroad property.
Is it legal to sell the silver nickels to scrap dealers for the silver?
Yes it is legal to sell any silver coins to a scrap buyer. But first call around to the buyers in your area for the best price.
