The railroad spike, with an offset head, is mostly used to secure rails and base plates to railroad ties in the track. In 1832, Robert Livingston Stevens invented the first railroad spike and it is ...

SpikeFast®, has quickly become the most sought-after and reliable product for plugging spike-holes. WVCO Railroad Division also offers other railroad tie products for wood and concrete ties, and ...

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