Fork spikes are commonly referred to as "railroad spikes" or "spike fasteners." They are used to secure rails to ties on railroad tracks. The term "fork spikes" may also refer to a specific type of spike with a forked design used in certain applications, but the most widely recognized name is 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.
i think its metal.
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.
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no
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.
you can buy spikes from many sporting stores like insport.
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.
yes.otherwise they just rust away in the rocks and or bushes.
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I'd buy spikes