https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/01/using-real-timber-ties.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=using-real-timber-ties Model railroads and model trains Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:29:14 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/01/using-real-timber-ties.html#comment-43114 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:29:14 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5951#comment-43114 Wood ties are available in different widths and thickness. Tie stains are also available.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/01/using-real-timber-ties.html#comment-43113 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:24:07 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5951#comment-43113 They make tie stain that is safe to use on wood ties. There are several companies that make plain and stained tie of different widths and thickness

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/01/using-real-timber-ties.html#comment-43105 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 04:59:17 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5951#comment-43105 Please remember that Creosote and Copper Arsenic used to treat timber are pollutants and carcogenic, not the mention just plain poisonous. For indoor layouts use the suppliers suggested above. For outdoors you might not have much choice if you want them to last more that 10 years. In Oz the termites will eat them with relish within a couple of months untreated.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/01/using-real-timber-ties.html#comment-43079 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 02:19:57 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5951#comment-43079 Buzza,
There are manufacturers that produce real wood ties for model railroading. You will have to hand lay your track but it is possible to do. An internet search will provide you with options.

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