Spikes are long, thick, sharp-pointed fasteners made of metal or plastic. They are similar to heavy nails and used in railroad ties and other heavy-duty construction applications. There are many types ...

Fastening steel rails to railroad ties is mainly by dog spikes. Since the 20th century, tie plate is widely applied into railroad track. Before nailing railroad spike into railroad tie, passes it ...

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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — After nearly 30 years behind bars, a Greene County Death Row inmate is now out on house arrest. David ...

On that day, politicians, boosters, and railroad executives presented four gold and silver spikes, along with a polished tie and a silver maul. Before a crowd of about 600, CP president Leland ...