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I slid on the ice and ran over a railroad tie and now a liquid is leeking from it?

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

susan asked:

I ran over the railroad tie on the right side of my car right next to the front tire. The liquid is colorless and odorless but has a taste, and there was quite a bit of fluid.

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If a train damaged my windshield will the railroad company pay for it?

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Tiffany C asked:

I was driving through a sort of a tunnel and I was hit with something, rocks I guess. Now I have two dime sized spots on my windshield. I’m afraid they will start cracking and ruin the whole thing. Will the railroad company pay to seal the chips? How much does that sort of thing cost?

Tags: Railroad Company, Rocks, Sized Spots
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Does anyone have any suggestions for treating railroad ties that are drying out?

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Mark K asked:

Now that you cannot use creosote, what is a good way to treat and protect aging railroad ties in a retainer wall? We have a concrete block and railroad tie retainer wall and it is starting to weather and dry out. We went to Home Depot and their suggestion was Thompson’s Water proofing for the timbers and roof tar to fill the cracks between the timbers and the blocks caused by settling. Any other tips? Thanks!

Tags: Aging, Railroad Ties, Roof Tar
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how to repair 15 years old railroad ties retaining wall?

Saturday, September 19th, 2009

Jadeca asked:

I had 15 years old retaing wall made of railroad ties. Recently I noticed that some wood got rotten, and some eaten by ants. How can I repair it and get rid of the ants?Thanks And what’s the least expensive way to replace it?

Tags: Ants, Railroad Ties, Retaining Wall
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