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Default Weight of a railroad tie?

On Apr 27, 7:49�pm, "Percival P. Cassidy" wrote:
How much does a railroad tie weigh? We are thinking of using some for a
landscaping project but are wondering how difficult they might be to handle.

Perce


older ones were much heavier, perhaps it was the creosote?

i have a friend with a large retaining wall, perhaps 12 feet high 50
feet long,

how long do they last? home is about 30 years old, wall must be same
age...

they are thinking of selling...........

house needs lots of work,