RTA PRESIDENT EXAMINES WOOD TIE "SHORTAGE" QUESTION

Railroads' inconsistent cross-tie procurement practices contribute to problems of supply and price; adequate hardwood stumpage is not part of the problem. Suppliers can no longer afford inventories to meet sudden demand increases. Comments are included on current quality control, need for changes in wood treatment, and improved technology to meet more severe service demands including hybrid wood ties produced by recycling, laminating and use of special inserts. There is also need for greater cooperation in producing an adequate rail fastener for wood ties.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  508 Birch Street
  Bristol, CT  United States  06010
• Publication Date: 1980-7

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 32
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 76
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Laminated wood; Maintenance of way; Purchasing; Rail fasteners; Railroad ties; Recycling; Supply; Tie pads; Wood; Wood preservatives; Wood ties
• Old TRIS Terms: Laminated cross ties; Wood supply; Wooden cross ties
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00319685
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 29 1980 12:00AM