Railroad Rail Anchors

[lockjaw]

Does anyone know where you can purchase a railroad rail anchor?

Lockjaw

[drew03cmc]

Yes. Why? You can call the offices of the local railroads, see if they have any used anchors that they wish to scrap. Otherwise, lookup a railroad supply distributor like A&K out of Kansas City, and see if they will sell you a single anchor. The cheapest way would be to call the local railroad offices. I could probably get you a few if I go back to work soon, but there is no telling when that will be.

[fishinwrench]

I think he's talking about a 2' piece of rail with a hole bored in it.

Just take a hacksaw and go down to the.... oh, wait....that could be bad! REAL BAD! Nevermind

[Chief Grey Bear]

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Actually they are to keep the rail from creeping due to tonnage, braking, severe heat and cold.

[grizwilson]

I think the welding shop at Whiteville AR (between Midway and Cotter) may have some, they buy scrap rail and weld a piece of rebarb for an eye, good boat anchors as they will sit flat on the floor not rolling around. Might call Rim Shoals, Davey Wooten or John Berry as they would likely know.

[strangercreek]

I think he's talking about a 2' piece of rail with a hole bored in it.

Just take a hacksaw and go down to the.... oh, wait....that could be bad! REAL BAD! Nevermind

LOL, not to mention you would have to be a real bad butt to saw through a rail with a hack saw....that is a serious chunk of steel!

[Ham]

Railroad track is surprisingly dense. Hard to believe how much a 4 foot length of it weighs.

[lockjaw]

Tried that welding shop, he will cut a piece off, but does not have the material. I was told, and probably correct, that is is illegal to have the rail material, if you could, every Meth Head would be stealing it from the railroad bed and turning it in for scrap.

Two feet is way to much, two feet would be over 100 pounds.

Hopefully, someone will know,

Lockjaw

[rhondafish]

Place was called Fenton's Welding in Whiteville. Between Midway and Gassville. Should be in the phone book or Google it. I believe the man's name was Bill Fenton.

I haven't been by there in about 10 years, so don't know if he still is open or not.

Makes excellent (Reasonable priced ) Welded guards for lower units of outboards used on White River also.

All my anchors I've found in the river. Usually with the ropes still attached...but no boats though.

Good Luck

[Hogs on the Fly]

The small convienience store at the Norfork confluence, Woodsmans, sell them for $40 a pop.

Best,

LB