pyotr filipivich wrote:

I am still of the opinion that pulling the spikes might be
"easiest". OTOH, if you start lifting a rail, you might find
out how many of the spikes are solidly set.


If the tie starts to raise, whack it with a 20 lb sledge hammer.

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