Steel sleepers - common?

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Kevin Wilson-Smith

Steel sleepers - common?

Post by Kevin Wilson-Smith »

I was suprised to see these steel sleepers the other day.

Never noticed this particular style before. Are they common anyone? Why are they used?
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Nathan Berelowitz
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Re: Steel sleepers - common?

Post by Nathan Berelowitz »

I have seen these before and they actually look like rails turned upside down.
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