Good local source for used railroad ties?

[Herzog]

Trying to find a decent source for used railroad ties for some landscaping projects I have at home. Anybody know off the top of their head a good source to pick some up at? I've heard people just picking them up along the tracks from the replacement but I'd rather not get in trouble with @Greg

 

[jeeper]

I don't want to po-po on your plans..
But RR ties are totally a 70's landscape tool. There are much better looking and effective items to use.

But.. Here are your options

https://classifieds.ksl.com/search/keyword/railroad%20ties

 

[DesertRam]

Do tell! I'm in the same boat - need some RR ties for landscaping. What are these better options of which you speak?

 

[jeeper]

Do tell! I'm in the same boat - need some RR ties for landscaping. What are these better options of which you speak?

for retaining walls, the large stamped concrete blocks are 3x3x6 and cost about $60.
for smaller projects, I don't think you can go wrong with the shaped blocks from Home Depot.

 

[Herzog]

I don't want to po-po on your plans..
But RR ties are totally a 70's landscape tool. There are much better looking and effective items to use.

But.. Here are your options

https://classifieds.ksl.com/search/keyword/railroad%20ties

I totally agree but I have proper use cases for them.

 

[Kiel]

Herzog backyard railway!

 

[Jinx]

Cough, range, cough...

 

[Pile of parts]

I have bought from here before. It was a while ago but they were the cheapest I could find then. You can get different grades depending on your use.

A&K Railroad Materials

A&K Railroad is one of the largest suppliers of railroad materials with locations all over the united states. A&K Railroad is the largest supplier of used railroad ties nationwide.

akrailroadmaterials.com

 

[Herzog]

I'm not doing retaining walls. I need some for a shed relocation and also to section a gravel driveway.

 

[Herzog]

I don’t know how many, or what color you’re after, but I have like 7-8 of the green ones, and maybe a few more ones that are light-brownish (heavily faded) that I’d love to toss.

I had about 40 all together when I first got this house, and I ended up hauling out a bunch in the dump truck to get rid of them.

I'll pm you tomorrow-ish. Thanks!

 

[jeeper]

Where are you getting them at that price? The ones I’ve installed are 2x2x6 at about $120/piece

You are right, they are 2x2x6. This listing is for $70. We paid $60 last time.

Large Decorative Retaining Wall Blocks/Eco Block/precast

$90.00 Large Decorative Retaining Wall Blocks/Eco Block/precast for sale in Lehi, UT on KSL Classifieds. View a wide selection of Landscape and Yard Decorations and other great items on KSL Classifieds.

classifieds.ksl.com

 

[Johnny Quest]

i feel like @Greg would probably be the best source lol

 

[Greg]

Hell, I need some ties for myself!

 

[Pile of parts]

Hell, I need some ties for myself!

Have you never heard One piece at a Time by Johnny Cash? He brought a whole Cadillac home in his lunch box.

 

[Greg]

How many do you want @Herzog ... you have to load them.

 

[pELYgroso]

How much do those weigh, greg? And where are they located?

 

[Herzog]

Well shit.

 

[Greg]

How much do those weigh, greg? And where are they located?

About 750#'s ea... but I'm kidding, these are going in the track. I'm not giving anyone permission to take ties from the RR. I could loose my job.... not worth it for me.

 

[Herzog]

About 750#'s ea... but I'm kidding, these are going in the track. I'm not giving anyone permission to take ties from the RR. I could loose my job.... not worth it for me.

But think of all the ties you could have before that happens! Possibly two or three of them!

 

[Kiel]

I've got a buddy with a f550 and a 16 foot flat bed and a 2500 pound crane. Jokes on you!