Railway sleeper news...
02 June 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
Separating miles of sandy beach from the raised scrubby dunes, Point Leo has crisp new railway sleeper walls that look out towards Phillip Island. Naturally named after the first British Governor of New South Wales, Sir Arthur Phillip in 1788, who obviously struggled to pronounce the original Aboriginal island name of Corriong, and clearly preferred his own. Many a peaceful hour can be passed walking next to an isolated expanse of flat rock, seaweed and gentle lapping.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/retaining-walls-with-railway-sleepers/point-leos-beach-walls-from-new-railway-sleepers
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01 June 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
If I was telling you about the dramatic tales and larger than life characters that fill the history of Weybourne, on the North Norfolk coast, it is clear that the wind swept railway sleeper walls and steps that border the shingly beach would not be the gripping part of the story that would excite you most. Like the steam train that puffs cheerfully along the coast, there is a comforting familiarity to the bleached and weathered railway sleepers that edge the rolling dunes. It's much more likely that familes with sandwiches have sat on them, rather than smugglers, spies or an angry Winston Churchill!
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/raised-beds-with-railway-sleepers/smugglers-spies-prime-ministers-railway-sleepers-weybourne-has-it-all
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30 May 2023 / Posted in: OFF THE RAILS !
Following her 'world first' qualification as a railway sleeper inspector in May 2022, Luna has just passed her Counterbalance Forklift test with flying colours. Luna has always shown astonishing commitment to her work, and her determination to succeed is second to none. She is generally considered to be the 'Top Gun' of the railway sleeper world, surpassing many famous names in the profession. At present she has been shortlisted for the 2023 'Rising Star of the Year' award, for her professionalism, innovation, her example to peers and the quantifiable benefits she has brought to the industry.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/unusual-usages-of-railway-sleepers/luna-passes-her-forklift-test-her-meteoric-rise-to-superstardom-increases
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28 May 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
These huge multi layered flower beds create an imposing outdoor entrance to the cafe, as well as an inviting space to eat and drink. The thickness and height of these stacked new railway sleeper planters generate a substantial feel to the place that is both stylish and natural looking.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/raised-beds-with-railway-sleepers/the-entrance-of-the-georgie-bass-cafe-in-flinders-with-eye-catching-new-railway-sleeper-raised-beds
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27 May 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
Fixing eye catching sculptures of creative ironwork on top of really old lengths of reclaimed hardwood railway sleepers is a simple yet brilliant idea. The contrast between the character of the weathered historical timbers and the modern and quirky metalwork is a brilliant combination. Very unique.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/unusual-usages-of-railway-sleepers/flinders-collection-of-sculptural-ironwork-with-old-hardwood-railway-sleeper-bases
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26 May 2023 / Posted in: OFF THE RAILS !
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26 May 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
With a total population of 171, Mitta Mitta has more railway sleepers than people, and an excellent taste in railway sleeper landscaping. Where else would a railway sleeper addict want to live, not to mention drinking a craft beer from the Mitta Mitta Brewing Company whilst supporting the local football team, Mitta United.
COME ON YOU MITTA!!
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/retaining-walls-with-railway-sleepers/mitta-mittas-australian-railway-sleeper-walls-slotted-into-steel-h-beams-or-rsjs
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25 May 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
To say that I am impressed with Peter's incredible project is an understatement! A wonderful collection of steps, walls, paths and raised beds all interlinking on different levels, using weathered reclaimed railway sleeper, and dug out painstakingly by hand An amazing achievement, that is a tribute to both his hard work and your imagination. A stunning piece of landscaping and an incredible transformation of an overgrown railway bank.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/raised-beds-with-railway-sleepers/peters-amazing-terraced-landscaping-with-used-hardwood-railway-sleepers
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23 May 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
Thanks to Dave for the pictures of his excellent project. A really simple yet eye catching design that has been beautifully constructed. Once the plants have matured they will look wonderful against the grey backdrop of the fences and raised railway sleeper planters.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/raised-beds-with-railway-sleepers/dave-kennedys-stylish-raised-planters-with-grey-stained-railway-sleepers
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23 May 2023 / Posted in: Railway Sleeper News
What an amazing gem of a garden, near Brooke in Rutland. The silver weathered railway sleepers look so striking amongst the lush greenery, creating raised tiers of hedges, shrubs and picturesque borders. The bleached oak railway sleepers provide inviting steps that link the different heights of this spectacular garden.
https://www.railwaysleepers.com/projects/retaining-walls-with-railway-sleepers/a-striking-garden-in-rutland-with-oak-railway-sleeper-walls-and-steps
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It's pretty hectic at the railway sleeper yard. Last week we had swarms of visiting honey bees wanting to set up a new colony on top of a pack of railway sleepers. This week we have a family of Bluetits nesting inside one of our traffic cone signs. Every few minutes the parents fly in and out feeding the chicks. Wonderful to see nature living side by side with our railway sleepers. Adding to that our ferocious (hmmm...) guard dog Luna, and we'll soon we'll be having family safari days!