A decorative use for railway spikes
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
Rockingham, Australia
September 3, 2024 10:29am CST
When we went searching for the wreath plant which I’ve written about, we stopped near a railway line which has been upgraded.
I was lucky enough to find about two dozen railway ‘dogs’ which we’ve used to make hanging racks. I’ve written about them before too.
I don’t have any plans for these dogs/spikes but I did see the article in the photo above a doorway in one of the towns we went through. Another good idea for using recycled materials.
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@FourWalls (68000)
• United States
3 Sep
That is a nice design and a great “repurposing” project. In America one of the things they do with the old railway lines is repurpose them for hiking or biking trails. It’d be better if they’d used some of the old materials as decorations along the new paths, but alas…
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
3 Sep
That's a good use for railway spikes. I like the hanging racks that you've done. I hope you two are having a good day.
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@pitsipeahie (5015)
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3 Sep
Another one of those creative repurposing like the bench that you've posted. Recycled stuff always makes for a unique and interesting touch in any project.
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@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
3 Sep
I love things like this Judy. Reminds me of the frontier cabins we used to visit when I was a kid.
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@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
7 Sep
@JudyEv Oh yes, they were resourceful
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Silly me!
