[modeleng] Re: Alternatives for sleepers Jarrah
- From: "JESSE LIVINGSTON" <fernj1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 07:35:17 -0600
American Black Walnut was much prefered in the early days of railroading in
the USA because its heartwood had a fair resistance to rot compared to other
hardwoods. It was so much in demand before the process of creosoting was
developed that it became a bit scarce in the eastern states. The dust from
sawing dry walnut is a bit irritating to the nostrils and dust filters are
advisable if one works with it a lot.
Thanks for the information on the flora of Australia!
Unka Jesse
> Jarrah.
> One of the commonest and most well-known trees of the south-west <of
> Australia> , jarrah is a stately tree with a straight trunk. For many
years
> it has been the principal hardwood tree harvested for timber. Its richly
> coloured and beautifully grained timber is sought after for cabinet
making,
> flooring and panelling and is resistant to termites. Before the era of
> bitumen roads, famous roads in cities such as London and Berlin were paved
> with blocks of jarrah.
>
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