Applying a bit of vacuum would have been even more effective AJ > 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 > > > http://www.alanstepney.info > Model Engineering & steam engine information pages > > MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. > > To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, > modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line. > MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line.