NWP remnants - Northwestern Pacific Railroad Network2024-03-29T06:34:54Zhttp://nwprr.net/forum/topics/nwp-remnants?feed=yes&xn_auth=noRichard,
FYI, creosote ties…tag:nwprr.net,2018-09-02:3290209:Comment:1874762018-09-02T16:37:40.299ZDave S.http://nwprr.net/profile/dms
<p>Richard,</p>
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<p>FYI, creosote ties are no longer recommended for residential use. I have plenty on my property, which were installed decades ago, some now rotting. I will need to plan for their eventual disposal and replacement with something else. An expensive future project which you may want to avoid.…</p>
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<p>Richard,</p>
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<p>FYI, creosote ties are no longer recommended for residential use. I have plenty on my property, which were installed decades ago, some now rotting. I will need to plan for their eventual disposal and replacement with something else. An expensive future project which you may want to avoid.</p>
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<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.gardensalive.com/product/railroad-ties-are-not-legal-for-home-landscape-use" target="_blank">https://www.gardensalive.com/product/railroad-ties-are-not-legal-fo...</a></p>
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<p>I recall some discussion about possible NWP application of weed killer along the RoW and concern about suspected overspray into vineyards. Creosote is a pesticide and definitely shouldn't be used for produce beds.</p>
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<p>Unfortunate, because I love the smell of creosote!</p>
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<p>Here's some additional information from the EPA which seems to contradict the above statement about legality. The bottom line, rules like this tend to get stricter over time. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/creosote" target="_blank">https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/creosote</a></p>
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