The standard length of a tie is 102 inches. In specialized cases they may be longer, to spread the weight of the rails over a greater surface area. Longer ties are used in areas where the ground is soft and the stability of the rails would otherwise be a concern.
Are cross ties illegal?
Every EPA site said the same thing about the main preservative in old railroad ties: "Creosote is a possible human carcinogen and has no registered residential use." So it's actually illegal to use old railroad ties in a home landscape. ... There are no approved residential uses of creosote treated wood.
How high is a railroad tie?
A standard railroad tie is nine inches wide and seven inches tall.
How heavy is an 8 foot railroad tie?
They range from 100 to 300 pounds. Railroad ties can weigh as much as 200 pounds.
How heavy are cross ties?
They can range anywhere from 100 to 300 pounds. The majority of railroad ties weigh close to 200 pounds.
What length are cross ties?
Crosstie dimensions and grades. Crossties are purchased by railroads in three standard lengths: 8', 8' 6”, and 9'; 8' 6” ties are by far the most common, but some 8' and 9' ties are purchased for use in light-duty or heavy-duty track, respectively.