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

submitted 9 months ago by I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world to c/whatisthisthing@lemmy.world

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

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[–] perviouslyiner@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 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")

[–] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

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