by NYS&W142Fan
[quote="Ken W2KBCan't speak to NJT but the Black River and Western installed many of these some years ago in a cooperative effort with the manufacturer. Many of them have split, so were not particularity successful, and I believe are no longer made. There are several next to the Ringoes, NJ passenger platform if anyone is interested in seeing them. In recent years the BR&W has installed wooden ties. I believe that concrete ties have displaced any further development of the composites.[/quote]
It is possible as the technology improves and the durability issue gets resolved, you may see a resurgence of composite ties. I believe they are still made. And as long as they are more cost effective than concrete.
It is possible as the technology improves and the durability issue gets resolved, you may see a resurgence of composite ties. I believe they are still made. And as long as they are more cost effective than concrete.