"Ignoramus31981" wrote in message
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On 2014-08-19, RogerN wrote:
"Ignoramus31981" wrote in message
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I purchased a length of unused, since long ago, railroad track, for
scrap metal. This track, on a private property of course, is overgrown
with full size weeds and some brush.

I am trying to come up with the most practical, meaning quick and
involving minimum of tools, way to clean that brush around the rails.

I cannot use fire for sure.

My best idea so far is a bush trimmer. Any other ideas? I do not think
that a lawnmower will do.

i

Anyone around with a tractor and bush hog?

I doubt that a tractor will do well around the rails.

I


Unless the rail line is really really bad you should be able to mow down to
track level with a decent stump jumper. Mine mounts to the three point and
cuts at any height I raise it or lower it too. Below that you might be able
to use a road side trimmer on the outside from the service road (if there is
a service road on private property.)

After that you are down to using a rotary trimmer. I had one with chains
once that did an amazingly good job on stuff upto about 1"