[modeleng] Re: sleepers for 5" gauge track

I would go the softwood route, or old pallet wood as Al suggested.
The latter is often hard wood, and is free, a major consideration if you 
need a lot of it / them.

As for treatment, whilst we can no longer buy creosote (unless you are a 
farmer), almost any of the usual preservatives will suffice.
If possible, putting it in under pressure is most efficient and quicker. 
Doesnt need much presure, only a few psi.

Way back, I used an old hot water tank, fitted as many sleepers as possible 
via the immersion heater hole, added creosote, sealed and pumped a few psi 
or air in the top with a footpump.
Within a few hours, they were soaked right through.


Alan Stepney


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