[modeleng] Re: Alternatives for sleepers Jarrah
- From: "JESSE LIVINGSTON" <fernj1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 16:02:38 -0600
Terry,
Our gum timber rots very fast when untreated and exposed to use such as
railway sleepers, but it is one wood that is in demand because 1: it is
tough and 2: it absorbs creosote and other wood preservatives better than
many other woods. A species called Black Gum has a tough twisted grain
structure which almost defies splitting, even when hydraulic splitters are
used. You can walk along old railway roadbeds and spot those sleepers made
of B Gum because of the way the grain criss crosses itself.
Jesse
.. or from Ironbark or Redgum if you hail from the right side of the
> continent.
>
> > Many (most) railway sleepers (ties to you guys from the other side of
the
> > pond) were made from jarrah as it lasts so long.
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