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.

Varies depending on age, species, etc., but can figure an used 8-1/2-ft
standard tie will be a minimum of 100-lb to an average of probably 125
or so. New may be 125 to as much as 175. I've been replacing some in
the feedlot fencing from the stockpile of used ones that has been here
for 20 years at least so they're dried out as they're gonna' get. Some
are relatively easy to handle, there are some I still can't carry by
myself but have to lift one end at a time...

You'll need a buddy w/ a strong back...

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