OFF THE RAILS !
When sometimes it's hard to hold it all together!
16 July 2024 / Posted in: OFF THE RAILS !
Whether it's project ideas or sales advice, Luna will always go the extra mile. Be it quality control, site security or health and safety... she is constantly vigilant. Always friendly and forever seeing the best of everyone, she makes a visit to the railway sleeper yard in Nottingham a really special trip to remember.
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05 July 2024 / Posted in: OFF THE RAILS !
Thanks to all of you who voted yesterday and enabled the historic success of the Railway Sleeper Party. Luna is currently planning her new cabinet, which promises to fulfil all the promises that made her so popular, with integrity and transparency. We couldn't have done it without your amazing support. Thank you.
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02 July 2024 / Posted in: OFF THE RAILS !
After 6 weeks of claims, accusations, platitudes and gobbledygook we have finally arrived at judgement day. The scandals and doomsday allegations are over. The promises of eternal life are finished. It's a simple decision. Who do you trust? Who do you believe? Who are you excited by? Have a wonderful polling day and may your dreams come true!
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02 July 2024 / Posted in: OFF THE RAILS !
In a perfect world you'd create wonderful railway sleeper creations with no cutting, but unfortunately all gardens differ in size. Fear not, railway sleepers are ultimately big blocks of timber that simply require the right tool for the job!
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/how-to-build/how-to-cut-railway-sleepers
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18 June 2024 / Posted in: OFF THE RAILS !
I know it seems harsh, but our woodyard is not an adventure playground, and health and safety are not so keen on children abseiling off our stacks of railway sleepers! Mind you it was definitely a different picture 80 years ago!
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17 June 2024 / Posted in: OFF THE RAILS !
Our railway sleeper yard is closed on Saturday 22nd June. Something to do with a staff wedding, or the Euros, or watching tennis or was it Ascot...? Clearly no commitment to work!
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31 May 2024 / Posted in: OFF THE RAILS !
Now that's not something you see every day! In fact it's a really big deal. Takohe birds were considered extinct for 100 years and are now being returned to the wild in New Zealand's South Island. This railway sleeper edged monument celebrates this massive conservation victory.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/raised-beds-with-railway-sleepers/is-that-an-oversized-blue-chicken-in-a-railway-sleeper-raised-bed
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30 May 2024 / Posted in: OFF THE RAILS !
Our manager's unorthodox tactics of barricading the goal with blue barrels took French manager Villeneuve by surprise, ultimately leading to Nelson proudly lifting the trophy in Trafalgar square. Years later this crafty manoeuvre was termed 'parking the bus', and frequently used against superior attacking teams.
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03 May 2024 / Posted in: OFF THE RAILS !
Such a beautiful setting for your project. So peaceful. All credit to your fearless dog when he's single-handedly hauling the pack of railway sleepers across the pond, especially with all your crocodiles and aggressive ducks!
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/water-features-with-railway-sleepers/dog-powered-water-delivery-frazers-pond-stream-edged-with-old-oak-railway-sleepers
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25 March 2024 / Posted in: OFF THE RAILS !
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