Railway sleeper news...
30 August 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
Seeing photos of other people's landscaping is both useful on a practical design level, but also inspiring on a creative level to see what wonderful effects you can achieve with railway sleepers. The shapes, the height, the colour... all so valuable in the journey to transform one's own garden. A big thank you.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/raised-beds-with-railway-sleepers/jos-attractive-patio-and-garden-design-with-new-pine-railway-sleepers
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29 August 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
We have supplied railway sleepers to a vast range of intriguing settings, but few have taken our breath away like Harlaxton Manor, near Grantham, now an American University. The sheer fairytale quality and extravagance of the house is breathtaking. A legacy of Victorian wealth and opulent Gothic taste. They have used oak railway sleepers to create dramatic raised areas in the middle of an old stable block. Magnificent.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/raised-beds-with-railway-sleepers/harlaxton-manors-railway-sleeper-raised-beds-fit-for-a-king
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29 August 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
It's great to see Richard's project taking shape, as it slowly changes from a chaotic construction site to an impressive finished article. In landscaping you often have to hold your nerve and remember that eventually it all ends up looking amazing. It's also interesting to see that he has used shiny galvanised 'U' shaped beams as an attractive alternative to the conventional heavyweight RSJs or I-Beams.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/retaining-walls-with-railway-sleepers/work-in-progress-richard-kirkhams-railway-sleeper-wall-with-steel-beams
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28 August 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
There is something very pleasing about the simplest of designs. Railway sleepers that are laid to create straightforward boxes rather than extravagant intricate shapes. Landscaping that is gentle rather than showy, that soothes rather than shouts at you.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/raised-beds-with-railway-sleepers/james-jacksons-raised-bed-design-with-old-hardwood-railway-sleepers
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24 August 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
Great to see the raised beds that you have created with your reclaimed railway sleepers. I like the crenulated or staggered top to one of the railway sleeper planters that gives it a unique look that really stands out in your garden. Excellent.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/raised-beds-with-railway-sleepers/matthews-raised-planters-and-garden-edging-with-tropical-hardwood-railway-sleepers
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24 August 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
JDM Ponds have created a magnificent oak raised pond from new railway sleepers that gives an almost 'stately home' feel to the water feature. Beautifully made with skill and experience, and matched with an equally impressive oak jetty that overlooks an additional large pond. Spectacular.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/water-features-with-railway-sleepers/a-stunning-raised-pond-jetty-built-with-new-oak-railway-sleepers
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23 August 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
Blending beautifully with an old converted Methodist church are dramatic, gorgeously coloured railway sleeper walls that edge the garden, curve around a firepit and retain the raised garden in front of a spectacular garden house. A project that is both eye-catching and unique, and definitely to be admired.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/retaining-walls-with-railway-sleepers/craigs-stunning-railway-sleeper-walls-in-converted-methodist-church-garden
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23 August 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
I love the angled drama as the entrance walkway to the golf course is cut through the coastal dunes using old oak railway sleepers. An imposing and confident start to your round of 18 holes which will inevitably go down hill from then on as you lose your opening drive in the sea!
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/public-projects-using-railway-sleepers/brancaster-golf-clubs-entrance-walkway-with-old-oak-railway-sleepers
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23 August 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
When we recently attended a family wedding, our eyes were naturally drawn to the beautiful bride and groom, so full of excitement and happiness. But soon our attention wandered as we were attracted to the collection of reclaimed railway sleepers beneath our feet, that edged the dining area and dance floor of the Glasshouse. The next morning, after an evening of wonderful celebration, we returned to the quietness of the empty venue and snapped pictures of these reclaimed masterpieces. A wedding made in heaven!
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/retaining-walls-with-railway-sleepers/a-gorgeous-wedding-naturally-topped-off-with-railway-sleepers
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22 August 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
There's something so sturdy and solid about outside tables and benches made from new pine railway sleepers. Strong enough to support a mountain of pizza or even a gang of tap dancing children. Above all, they are simple enough for anyone to construct, with little more needed than screws, drill and a basic saw. Give it a go!
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/tables-made-from-railway-sleepers/simple-railway-sleeper-tables-benches-at-belvoir-castle-leicestershire
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