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What is this pink railroad tie for? (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Stenciling says "6 & 7TH / PDE & 3RD" It's the only pink tie on this track.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

possibly a change of measurement system? Look at the mileposts each side to see if there is a discontinuity in the numbers (although those would be painted yellow here in the UK - maybe search "golden tie")

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

That's a good idea, I will check when it's not pouring rain out.