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Old 10-04-2003, 06:34 PM
Sally Thompson
 
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Default Creosote or tar on sleepers

On Wed, 9 Apr 2003 22:11:39 +0100, "Michael Berridge"
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Chris French and Helen Johnson wrote in message ...

Sprinkle with sand maybe to stick to the tar?
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They would still get soft in hot weather, and continue to weep more.
Creosote treated sleepers are now banned from sale, as is creosote due
to carcinogenic properties. Replace with new sleepers, or continental
ones that are not creosoted.

Not possible sadly - major construction job. Oh well, thanks anyway
to everyone for your thoughts.



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Sally in Shropshire, UK
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