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15 December 2021 / Posted in: OFF THE RAILS !
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10 November 2021 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
It's really great to see what Mark has created, and especially interesting to see all his preparation work, including the fixing of the plastic grid mats, as a base for the railway sleeper raised beds. All credit to him for carrying the railway sleepers up such a steep garden. No mean feat. Hopefully his vegetable beds will reward him with a bountiful harvest next year, that wipes away the memories of his aching muscles!
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/raised-beds-with-railway-sleepers/marks-construction-of-raised-vegetable-beds-from-new-pine-railway-sleepers-at-the-top-of-his-garden
27 August 2021 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
Many thanks to Adrian for the photos of his excellent retaining wall. Using old weathered railway sleepers, creates a unique and rustic wall that is solid and full of character and reclaimed charm. Definitely inspiration for others!
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/retaining-walls-with-railway-sleepers/adrian-thomass-retaining-wall-with-tropical-hardwood-railway-sleepers
27 August 2021 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
What amazing landscaping. What an astonishing creation using new oak railway sleepers, that is a tribute to Paul's skill, hard graft, design and creativity. Simply stunning.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/benches-chairs-from-railway-sleepers/simply-stunning-amazing-new-oak-railway-sleeper-landscaping-from-outer-spaces-landscapes
07 August 2021 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
Many thanks to Tom for the useful information about how he approached his excellent project and for all the brilliant photos. He describes vividly the reality of cutting and drilling such a tough and resistant tropical hardwood railway sleeper, and his perseverance is there for all to see. Many would have thrown in the towel and swapped them for new softwood railway sleepers. But there again, they would have missed out on the challenge of creating such a durable piece of landscaping, and revealing the beauty of such a gorgeously grained tropical hardwood timber. I love the picture of his project continuing in the snow. That definitely shows determination!
06 August 2021 / Posted in: OFF THE RAILS !
I love the idea of a virtually unbreakable mallet. It sounds like something that a superhero would use in a Marvel comic. Thor and his everlasting hammer! It certainly reflects the nature of Azobe timber, (also known as Ekki, Ironwood & Bongossi) that is said to be the hardest industrially used wood in the world. Railway sleepers used from this tropical hardwood tend to last for decades without any treatment, and even when they have outlasted their railway life, they have wonderful other usages, ranging from landscaping to furniture, and magical bullet proof mallets!
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/art-projects-with-railway-sleepers/toms-indestructible-mallet-from-an-azobe-ekki-tropical-hardwood-railway-sleeper
06 August 2021 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
All credit to Tom. A true craftsman. What a stunning transformation of an old weathered and reclaimed railway sleeper to a beautiful piece of furniture. Such skill, patience and precision in his joinery. Simply amazing.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/beds-shelves-etc-from-railway-sleepers/toms-amazing-furniture-from-azobe-ekki-tropical-hardwood-railway-sleepers
23 July 2021 / Posted in: OFF THE RAILS !
Railwaysleepers.com are accustomed to hearing from customers and suppliers their conspiracy stories of 'big brother watching you', and tales by those who feel they are alone against the might of the world, whether it be the Tax office, Planning Department or Customs & Excise. Those of you who have followed our railway sleepers news items from years ago, will remember us quoting our website traffic figures that included thousands of hits from the American Military, as they assumed that railway sleepers were in fact covert 'sleepers' or undercover spies or terrorists awaiting orders.
21 July 2021 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
Very impressive. A real wow factor. A wonderfully designed stylish creation that looks so inviting for barbecues and outside entertainment with friends and families. True, Andy's newly laid oak railway sleepers look at their absolute best at the moment, but that should be incentive enough for him to keep them looking fabulous!
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/benches-chairs-from-railway-sleepers/andy-harts-beautifully-designed-patio-sitting-area-from-new-oak-railway-sleepers
10 July 2021 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
It's great to see the raised herb & flower planter that Bryony has created with reclaimed tropical hardwood railway sleepers, and one that is equally admired by her lovely dog. Definititely a place to sniff and inhale those fabulous smells!
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/raised-beds-with-railway-sleepers/the-sweet-smell-of-success-bryonys-herb-and-flower-planter-from-old-railway-sleepers