How much does a railroad spike weigh?
From: "Gene Boone" gngb@centurytel.net
How much does a railroad spike weigh?
posted from CPRR Discussion Group at 11:09 AM
Thursday, November 08, 2007
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"The average spike weighs about 0.83 lb and is shipped in 300-lb kegs."
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