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Used railroad ties - where to get?
Posted on 9/17/18 at 3:55 pm
Posted on 9/17/18 at 3:55 pm
Anyone know where I can get some used railroad ties? Want to use them for landscaping.
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Posted on 9/17/18 at 4:35 pm to weadjust
figure out what time the trains run on the nearest tracks...
Posted on 9/17/18 at 4:42 pm to weadjust
quote:none by me
Lowes and Home Depot
Posted on 9/17/18 at 4:53 pm to Neauxla
I think there is a big pile of them on the tracks by the north entrance of sherburne
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:15 pm to Neauxla
If you do find some make sure to wear a respirator if you plan on cutting them.
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:19 pm to LSURoss
Also, if using them to border a garden you plan on eating out of, it would probably be a very good idea to line the inside of the ties with some heavy plastic to help keep that creosote from leaching into your garden soil.
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:49 pm to LSURoss
Makes sure you wear long pants if cutting with chain saw. That creosote will put a rash on your skin...1st hand experience. 
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:56 pm to unclejhim
Well, you should be wearing jeans and long sleeves regardless while using a chainsaw
Posted on 9/17/18 at 6:09 pm to LSURoss
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Well, you should be wearing jeans and long sleeves regardless while using a chainsaw
I have cut firewood in shorts and barefoot before. Think I started with tennis shoes on but they were just getting packed with sawdust so I got rid of them. Not everyone abides by your rules.
Posted on 9/17/18 at 6:14 pm to Chuker
Keep in mind you have cross ties and bridge ties. Bridge ties make great soil retention walls if you have a tiered landscape. Keep in mind however, they are very heavy.
Posted on 9/17/18 at 6:29 pm to Neauxla
There’s a place north of Port Allen that sells them
Posted on 9/17/18 at 7:05 pm to Neauxla
There is a bunch of them laying next to the tracks on Central Ave. in Jefferson.
Posted on 9/17/18 at 7:33 pm to WPBTiger
If they are halfway decent the railroad reuses them. Dont be stupid and end up a thief. Just go buy some. They arent much and will be in better condition most likely.
Posted on 9/17/18 at 7:35 pm to Neauxla
Don’t use for landscaping
Will leach into your bed soil and ruin it
Will leach into your bed soil and ruin it
Posted on 9/17/18 at 7:55 pm to rattlebucket
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If they are halfway decent the railroad reuses them. Dont be stupid and end up a thief. Just go buy some. They arent much and will be in better condition most likely.
Solid advice, according to my uncle who worked for the railroad, those used ties piled up go to a contractor. He could not get me any, and he strongly advised against helping myself to piles next to the railroad.
Posted on 9/17/18 at 8:05 pm to Neauxla
1- Thought I heard it was a federal crime to steal from a RR, tracks crossing state lines and all, who knows.
2- The Huey P used to have a sale periodically, but they were those 18x18 or whatever.
3- the whole creosote thing is real.
Good luck.
2- The Huey P used to have a sale periodically, but they were those 18x18 or whatever.
3- the whole creosote thing is real.
Good luck.
Posted on 9/17/18 at 9:25 pm to QuietTiger
I would be very cautious of using creosote wood. I’ve heard of people having immediate respiratory issues after cutting on them. Serious issues. Creosote is some nasty stuff
Posted on 9/17/18 at 9:27 pm to QuietTiger
My local ace hardware carries them for 10 each or 8 each by the bundle they will also deliver if u order by the bundle. I think there was 16 is the bundle I got
Posted on 9/17/18 at 9:56 pm to Chuckd
They definitely wear down equipment, but I've never had problems other than burned skin after cutting a bunch with a chainsaw, Sawzall, and drilling plenty of holes. It really only burns my face.
I can see it being a problem if you go at them with a circular saw
I can see it being a problem if you go at them with a circular saw
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