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NIGEL'S CANAL SIDE TERRACING & STEPS WITH USED TROPICAL HARDWOOD RAILWAY SLEEPERS

12 February 2025 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News

NIGEL'S CANAL SIDE TERRACING & STEPS WITH USED TROPICAL HARDWOOD RAILWAY SLEEPERS

A very impressive project. There is something satisfying about completing a brand new landscaping project with reclaimed weathered railway sleepers, that miraculously appear as though they've been there for years!  
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/retaining-walls-with-railway-sleepers/nigels-canal-side-terracing-steps-with-used-tropical-hardwood-railway-sleepers

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PLANKED BY HAND! BART STARTS TO BUILD A TABLE WITH HARDWOOD RAILWAY SLEEPERS

12 February 2025 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News

PLANKED BY HAND! BART STARTS TO BUILD A TABLE WITH HARDWOOD RAILWAY SLEEPERS

When Bart finally finishes his table there should be a silver plaque screwed to the surface commemorating his astonishing woodworking achievement. It's definitely a feat of determination to handcut a tropical hardwood railway sleeper lengthwise! 
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/tables-made-from-railway-sleepers/planked-by-hand-bart-starts-to-build-a-table-with-hardwood-railway-sleepers

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GARDEN RAILWAY SLEEPER BENCHES FOR THE WEARY GARDENER

11 February 2025 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News

GARDEN RAILWAY SLEEPER BENCHES FOR THE WEARY GARDENER

Digging, planting, weeding, re-potting, mowing, edging, watering, feeding, pruning......Gardening is really tiring work! So all the more reason to build an inviting railway sleeper bench where you can take a well deserved rest with biscuits and a cup of tea. Even better if you place it in a hidden corner where you can nod off!

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CLOSE SHAVE! STAPLEFORD MINIATURE RAILWAY'S NEW BRIDGE WITH AZOBE RAILWAY SLEEPERS

10 February 2025 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News

CLOSE SHAVE! STAPLEFORD MINIATURE RAILWAY'S NEW BRIDGE WITH AZOBE RAILWAY SLEEPERS

Our railway sleepers are frequently used to cross streams, but rarely to strap people to! It was a narrow escape in 'The Avengers', when secret agent Steed rescued Diana Rigg from being run over by a train load of villains planning to sabotage Britain's radar system. A positive note for the skilful volunteers of Stapleford Miniature Railway, who are refurbishing one of the original bridges. 
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/railway-tracks-railway-sleepers/close-shave-stapleford-miniature-railways-new-bridge-with-azobe-railway-sleepers

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