Railway sleeper news...
31 January 2022 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
Emergency teams have expressed their frustration after a "silly prank" left them with an unnecessary call out, costing them time and resources. A toilet attendant alerted police to a locked cubical in the West Bay Car Park, just south of Bridport. Worried that someone may have been taken ill, he called the police who then called the fire and ambulance teams. Once the fire teams arrived they removed the toilet door to find that part of an old railway sleeper was lying and blocking the other side. Posting on their Facebook page, Bridport Police wrote: "A silly prank has led to the unnecessary call out of the emergency services today to the 24 Hour toilet in the West Bay Car Park......
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24 January 2022 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
Nothing like constructing landscaping projects whilst staying dry. A brilliant idea to construct railway sleeper raised beds in advance from the comfort of your own garage, when it's pelting down with rain outside, and oozing with mud. Once springtime arrives, you'll be ahead of the game and raring to go!
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/raised-beds-with-railway-sleepers/ahead-of-the-game-new-pine-railway-sleeper-raised-beds-all-ready-for-spring
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02 January 2022 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
It's inspiring to see pictures of Aaron's impressive railway sleeper project. The weathered character of the Dutch oak railway sleepers creates a warmth and solid uniqueness to his landscaping, that is highlighted when bathed in sun. All credit to him.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/raised-beds-with-railway-sleepers/aaron-worthingtons-landscaping-with-old-dutch-oak-railway-sleepers
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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06 August 2021 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
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
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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
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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
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