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    Railroads increasing tie purchases as they expand capacity - Concrete, plastic and steel are making inroads as railroads increase spending, but wood is still the choice in more than 90 percent of North American tie purchases.

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    Title:

    Railroads increasing tie purchases as they expand capacity - Concrete, plastic and steel are making inroads as railroads increase spending, but wood is still the choice in more than 90 percent of North American tie purchases.

    Published in:

    Railway track and structures ; 102

    Publication date:

    2006

    ISSN:

    0033-9016

    Type of media:

    Article (Journal)

    Type of material:

    Print

    Language:

    English

    Classification:

    BKL:  56.25 / 56.25 Schienenbahnbau, Gleisbau
    Local classification TIB:  770/7030

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