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kcsivils

November 15, 2015 08:14PM

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I am curious about the size of ties used in narrow gauge track construction.

In its recent track overhaul, the C&TS used standard gauge ties cut shorter.

In general, it appears American narrow gauges used longer ties, spaced closer together than European narrow gauges.

I have seen photos of short in length, but wider and perhaps thicker ties used on European track.

Are these differences due to the size of the equipment used by the American lines?

What determines size and spacing of ties?

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Tie Size and Narrow Gauge track	kcsivils	November 15, 2015 08:14PM
Re: Tie Size and Narrow Gauge track	Stewart Rhine	November 16, 2015 05:38AM
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Re: Tie Size and Narrow Gauge track	Rick Rowlands	November 17, 2015 08:49PM

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