Railway Sleeper News

OODLES OF CHARACTER. ANCIENT RAILWAY SLEEPERS HOLD BACK THE SEA!

06 June 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News

OODLES OF CHARACTER. ANCIENT RAILWAY SLEEPERS HOLD BACK THE SEA!

Bleached by the overpowering sun and pounded by the sea, these ancient weathered railway sleepers look magnificent as they proudly survive against all the elements. Of course they may not be standing there in another fifty years, but for the moment they are fiercely insistent on holding their own, with battered determination, like watchful railway sleeper sentinels.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/retaining-walls-with-railway-sleepers/oodles-of-character-ancient-railway-sleepers-hold-back-the-sea

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POINT LEO'S BEACH WALLS FROM NEW RAILWAY SLEEPERS

02 June 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News

POINT LEO'S BEACH WALLS FROM NEW RAILWAY SLEEPERS

Separating miles of sandy beach from the raised scrubby dunes, Point Leo has crisp new railway sleeper walls that look out towards Phillip Island. Naturally named after the first British Governor of New South Wales, Sir Arthur Phillip in 1788, who obviously struggled to pronounce the original Aboriginal island name of Corriong, and clearly preferred his own. Many a peaceful hour can be passed walking next to an isolated expanse of flat rock, seaweed and gentle lapping.     
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/retaining-walls-with-railway-sleepers/point-leos-beach-walls-from-new-railway-sleepers 

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SMUGGLERS, SPIES, PRIME MINISTERS & RAILWAY SLEEPERS. WEYBOURNE HAS IT ALL!

01 June 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News

SMUGGLERS, SPIES, PRIME MINISTERS & RAILWAY SLEEPERS. WEYBOURNE HAS IT ALL!

If I was telling you about the dramatic tales and larger than life characters that fill the history of Weybourne, on the North Norfolk coast, it is clear that the wind swept railway sleeper walls and steps that border the shingly beach would not be the gripping part of the story that would excite you most. Like the steam train that puffs cheerfully along the coast, there is a comforting familiarity to the bleached and weathered railway sleepers that edge the rolling dunes. It's much more likely that familes with sandwiches have sat on them, rather than smugglers, spies or an angry Winston Churchill!   
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/raised-beds-with-railway-sleepers/smugglers-spies-prime-ministers-railway-sleepers-weybourne-has-it-all

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THE ENTRANCE TO THE GEORGIE BASS CAFE IN FLINDERS MADE WITH EYE-CATCHING NEW RAILWAY SLEEPER RAISED BEDS

28 May 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News

THE ENTRANCE TO THE GEORGIE BASS CAFE IN FLINDERS MADE WITH EYE-CATCHING NEW RAILWAY SLEEPER RAISED BEDS

These huge multi layered flower beds create an imposing outdoor entrance to the cafe, as well as an inviting space to eat and drink. The thickness and height of these stacked new railway sleeper planters generate a substantial feel to the place that is both stylish and natural looking.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/raised-beds-with-railway-sleepers/the-entrance-of-the-georgie-bass-cafe-in-flinders-with-eye-catching-new-railway-sleeper-raised-beds

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FLINDERS COLLECTION OF SCULPTURAL METALWORK MOUNTED ON OLD RAILWAY SLEEPERS

27 May 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News

FLINDERS COLLECTION OF SCULPTURAL METALWORK MOUNTED ON OLD RAILWAY SLEEPERS

Fixing eye catching sculptures of creative ironwork on top of really old lengths of reclaimed hardwood railway sleepers is a simple yet brilliant idea. The contrast between the character of the weathered historical timbers and the modern and quirky metalwork is a brilliant combination. Very unique.   
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/unusual-usages-of-railway-sleepers/flinders-collection-of-sculptural-ironwork-with-old-hardwood-railway-sleeper-bases

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MITTA MITTA'S AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY SLEEPER WALLS SLOTTED INTO STEEL H BEAMS

26 May 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News

MITTA MITTA'S AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY SLEEPER WALLS SLOTTED INTO STEEL H BEAMS

With a total population of 171, Mitta Mitta has more railway sleepers than people, and an excellent taste in railway sleeper landscaping. Where else would a railway sleeper addict want to live, not to mention drinking a craft beer from the Mitta Mitta Brewing Company whilst supporting the local football team, Mitta United.
COME ON YOU MITTA!!
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/retaining-walls-with-railway-sleepers/mitta-mittas-australian-railway-sleeper-walls-slotted-into-steel-h-beams-or-rsjs

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PETER'S AMAZING TERRACED LANDSCAPING WITH USED HARDWOOD RAILWAY SLEEPERS

25 May 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News

PETER'S AMAZING TERRACED LANDSCAPING WITH USED HARDWOOD RAILWAY SLEEPERS

To say that I am impressed with Peter's incredible project is an understatement! A wonderful collection of steps, walls, paths and raised beds all interlinking on different levels, using weathered reclaimed railway sleeper, and dug out painstakingly by hand  An amazing achievement, that is a tribute to both his hard work and your imagination. A stunning piece of landscaping and an incredible transformation of an overgrown railway bank.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/raised-beds-with-railway-sleepers/peters-amazing-terraced-landscaping-with-used-hardwood-railway-sleepers

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DAVE KENNEDY'S STYLISH RAISED PLANTERS WITH GREY STAINED RAILWAY SLEEPERS

23 May 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News

DAVE KENNEDY'S STYLISH RAISED PLANTERS WITH GREY STAINED RAILWAY SLEEPERS

Thanks to Dave for the pictures of his excellent project. A really simple yet eye catching design that has been beautifully constructed. Once the plants have matured they will look wonderful against the grey backdrop of the fences and raised railway sleeper planters. 
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/raised-beds-with-railway-sleepers/dave-kennedys-stylish-raised-planters-with-grey-stained-railway-sleepers

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A STRIKING GARDEN IN RUTLAND WITH OAK RAILWAY SLEEPER WALLS & STEPS

23 May 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News

A STRIKING GARDEN IN RUTLAND WITH OAK RAILWAY SLEEPER WALLS & STEPS

What an amazing gem of a garden, near Brooke in Rutland. The silver weathered railway sleepers look so striking amongst the lush greenery, creating raised tiers of hedges, shrubs and picturesque borders. The bleached oak railway sleepers provide inviting steps that link the different heights of this spectacular garden. 
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/retaining-walls-with-railway-sleepers/a-striking-garden-in-rutland-with-oak-railway-sleeper-walls-and-steps

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THRUSSINGTON MILL'S RAISED BEDS AND WOODEN TRACK USING ANCIENT WEATHERED RAILWAY SLEEPERS

23 May 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News

THRUSSINGTON MILL'S RAISED BEDS AND WOODEN TRACK USING ANCIENT WEATHERED RAILWAY SLEEPERS

A perfect example of old hardwood railway sleepers that have weathered and bleached to a silver grey, and are stunningly full of rustic character. They form ancient looking raised beds that border the wooden track that appears from a bygone age. Simply wonderful.  
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/raised-beds-with-railway-sleepers/thrussington-mills-raised-beds-and-wooden-track-using-ancient-weathered-railway-sleepers

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