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Usually any place where track is either being torn up or repaired.
The best used ties are kept by the railroad, but you can often find good-enough ones to salvage.
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Pick up free railroad ties?
Where do I get free Railroad ties If you live in mesa az. call 480 516 5285
Do railroad ties float?
Railroad cross ties made out of wood would float. Concrete railroad ties would not float.
How many railroad ties in a mile?
3000 railroad ties per mile in the USA
What do you call the boards on a railroad track?
Railroad ties, popularly known as Sleepers.
What are the pieces of wood that lie beneath the railroad tracks called?
Railroad ties.
Where can you get railroad ties for free?
We once picked up "a ton" of them from a local station for just hauling them off but you need to call the RR to see if they do have any and if they're free or not .
What is the name of the gravel under the railroad ties?
The gravel under and around the ties is called ballast.
What is the distance between railroad ties?
2 ft
What is cheaper railroad ties or concrete blocks?
Railroad ties. The material cost is cheaper. Labor is less skilled and cheaper. Ties will not require a foundation or drainage engineering. Make sure to insert a "deadman" every now and then if the wall is over 4 feet..
Who was the best at laying railroad ties in folk tales?
John Henry
What is the worst wood to burn in a fireplace?
Telephone poles and railroad ties.
Where can you buy railroad ties?
Many nurseries and landscaping companies carry them.
