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  • Nov 13, 2016 · Reaching out to a dude on Craigslist, just looking for a backup plan for a project. I see landscaping compainies selling them for 10-12, ...

  • Reaching out to a dude on Craigslist, just looking for a backup plan for a project. I see landscaping compainies selling them for 10-12, but hoping to go cheaper. Kennesaw area. Thanks as always.

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  • Jan 15, 2024 · Railroad ties. Thread ... Around here you can find them on Craigslist and some local Ag stores. ... But free is better lol. I definitely won't ...

  • Yesterday I was driving home from an afternoon trip with the family, exploring some natural wonders I noticed on my drive, along the interstate is one of the BNSF railways About every 2 miles was a mountain of used railroad ties Anyone got any thoughts or ideas as to whom one would reach...

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  • 1. Railway Companies · 2. Manufacturers · 3. Craigslist · 4. Facebook Marketplace · 5. Railroad Contractors.

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  • Jul 19, 2011 · Another newbie question: Where can I get cheap/free railroad spikes ... When the railroad workers change out the railroad ties what do they do ...

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  • Dec 23, 2015 · Ok, due to some renovation projects, I now have a monster pile of some rotten, some more or less intact railroad ties, or something similar ...

  • Ok, due to some renovation projects, I now have a monster pile of some rotten, some more or less intact railroad ties, or something similar looking. Most seem about 8-9 feet wide and coated in some kind of tar like substance, which did not fight off the rot so well. Various nails, rebars, etc...

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  • Apr 16, 2010 · McCoys and Ace Hardware carry them in this part of the country. You can also search Craigslist. Good luck.

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Why are railroad ties illegal? ›

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says that creosote, the chemical used to treat the ties, can be hazardous to your health and to the health of some plant life. Ties treated with creosote are not recommended for residential settings.

What is a cheaper alternative to railroad ties? ›

Paving stones can be a better option than old railroad ties to create walkways in your garden. They can often be placed over turf or gravel, making them fairly easy to install. You can also create walkways using pebbles and adhesive.

Do railroads sell used ties? ›

Old ties are removed by hired contractors; we do not resell them to the public.

How many railroad ties in a mile of track? ›

North America. The crosstie spacing of mainline railroad is approximately 19 to 19.5 inches (48 to 50 cm) for wood ties or 24 inches (61 cm) for concrete ties. The number of ties is 3,250 wooden crossties per mile (2,019 ties/km, or 40 ties per 65 feet) for wood ties or 2,640 ties per mile for concrete ties.

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