Railway sleepers

[theboyfold]

Suddenly decided today that my life would be much better if my garden had some railway sleepers in it, I know there have been a couple of threads on here about them... So I was wondering if any of you could point me in the right direction to get some good value used examples.

Ta very muchly...

[ShadownINja]

They sell them at Chessington Garden Centre. Or they did 4 years ago when I last visited a garden centre. They might not be good value for money, however.

[john_r]

There's a reclamation yard in between Cow Lane bridges in Reading; opposite the old British Rail depots.

They used to do them and certainly worth a look. I'm over that way later today so will pop in on the way past if you want and have a quick look?

[theboyfold]

That would be great if you could please John! Ta

[D14 AYS]

Hi Mark,

Second hand railway sleepers are very frowned upon these days as they carry all sorts of nasty contaminants in them that seep into the soil and can cause problems.

I only use new ones now,similar price anyway.

I use http://www.challengefencing.com/default.aspx?Locat...

Good luck

[john_r]

theboyfold said:

That would be great if you could please John! Ta

Hi, they have loads - prices ranging from 20 to 24 quid depending on new or reclaimed. Price will also vary depending on quantity required...

[topsparks]

I have some in stock,new oak or second hand,give me a call.

[theboyfold]

john_r said:

theboyfold said:

That would be great if you could please John! Ta

Hi, they have loads - prices ranging from 20 to 24 quid depending on new or reclaimed. Price will also vary depending on quantity required...

Cheers John, the OH works round that way so I'll get her to pop in to have a look see.

topsparks said:

I have some in stock,new oak or second hand,give me a call.

Whereabouts are you based?

[Robatr0n]

theboyfold said:

topsparks said:

I have some in stock,new oak or second hand,give me a call.

Whereabouts are you based?

Iver Heath.

http://www.thamesvalleybs.co.uk/

[theboyfold]

Robatr0n said:

theboyfold said:

topsparks said:

I have some in stock,new oak or second hand,give me a call.

Whereabouts are you based?

Iver Heath.

http://www.thamesvalleybs.co.uk/

Perfect, just round the corner...

[topsparks]

Thanks Rob!,I have to order 32 in at a time,for 20+ can do 2.4 x 240 x 120 new softwood treated for £18 inc and 3.0m for £23.ex works
Also have some second hand softwood and a few new oak sleepers.

Edited by topsparks on Tuesday 28th April 15:21

[theboyfold]

I was only after 3, maybe 4... Would you still be able to help with that sort of number? Drop me a PM if you would rather.

[topsparks]

Give me a call 01753 652929,James.

[theboyfold]

topsparks said:

Give me a call 01753 652929,James.

I'll try and give you a shout tomorrow lunchtime.

[twiglove]

Just a bump on this thread to say many thanks to James (above) I saw this thread just in time, I was going to buy some sleepers online but James did a much better deal...

...So I picked them up last night

[theboyfold]

Another thanks to James, ordered mine yesterday, and as I don't have a pick up to carry stuff around in, he'll be dropping them off tonight.

[Lakelord]

twiglove said:

Just a bump on this thread to say many thanks to James (above) I saw this thread just in time, I was going to buy some sleepers online but James did a much better deal...

...So I picked them up last night

That's some impressive springs you got on that truck. Twelve sleepers and they don't look compressed at all

They're not made out of Balsa are they?

[angryS3owner]

Twin dampers all round from what i remember too, mental / useful monster truck

[twiglove]

Lakelord said:

twiglove said:

Just a bump on this thread to say many thanks to James (above) I saw this thread just in time, I was going to buy some sleepers online but James did a much better deal...

...So I picked them up last night

That's some impressive springs you got on that truck. Twelve sleepers and they don't look compressed at all

They're not made out of Balsa are they?

I think they compressed about 10mm-15mm The sleepers are def not Balsa.. lol... Here is the front, but the rear has a similar setup with additional Deaver uprated leaf springs