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Default Weight of a railroad tie?



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


It varies with the wood. Some were made intentionally for railroad use, and
some were made intentionally for landscape design.

The ones on the railroads I would estimate at close to 200# each, and
landscapers at up to half that weight.

Steve