Other uses Railroad tie
wooden ties recycled sculptures @ northfield railway station stone block scotch gauge ardrossan railway used construct loading dock. in recent years, wooden railroad ties have become popular gardening , landscaping, both in creating retaining walls , raised-bed gardens, , building steps well. traditionally, ties sold purpose decommissioned ties taken rail lines when replaced new ties, , lifespan limited due rot. entrepreneurs sell new ties. due presence of wood preservatives such coal tar, creosote or salts of heavy metals, railroad ties introduce element of soil pollution gardens , avoided many property owners. in uk, new oak beams of same size standard railroad ties, not treated dangerous chemicals, available garden construction. twice price of recycled product. in places, railroad ties have been used in construction of homes, particularly among lower incomes, near railroad tracks, including railroad employees. used cribbing docks , boathouses. the spanish artist agustín ibarrola has...