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WW&F Railway Museum Discussion => Work and Events => Topic started by: Erik Z. Missal on December 22, 2009, 09:01:18 PM

Title: Rail for sale in Milo on Craig's List
Post by: Erik Z. Missal on December 22, 2009, 09:01:18 PM
I was looking on Craig's List and came across this listing for rail:

pieces range from 10 to 20ft tracks from old lumber mill. husband passed away and i have no use for them. have about 12-15


http://maine.craigslist.org/mat/1484780708.html (http://maine.craigslist.org/mat/1484780708.html)

Erik
Title: Re: Rail for sale in Milo on Craig's List
Post by: Mike Fox on December 23, 2009, 08:27:33 AM
Looks pretty small. But for the price, it may be worth it. Wish I was closer to Milo.
Title: Re: Rail for sale in Milo on Craig's List
Post by: Josh Botting on December 23, 2009, 08:26:29 PM
I will be in milo this week, if we are interested in the rails, let me know.

Title: Re: Rail for sale in Milo on Craig's List
Post by: Vincent "Lightning" LeRow on December 24, 2009, 01:20:53 PM
Gee, for $100 flat almost anything would be worth it.  And i bet you could even work em down to $75.
Title: Re: Rail for sale in Milo on Craig's List
Post by: James Patten on December 24, 2009, 03:04:18 PM
Realistically now - these are rails that are 10 to 20 feet long and there appears to be 6 of them.  We don't know weight or what kind of shape they are in.  Assuming they are 60 pound, we get between 30 to 60 feet of mainline track; otherwise it's a siding track and who knows if we'll ever even use it.
Title: Re: Rail for sale in Milo on Craig's List
Post by: Stephen Hussar on December 24, 2009, 03:09:54 PM
I'm sure you're right, but whenever I look at such ads I always wonder if the seller actually took the time to measure, etc.
Title: Re: Rail for sale in Milo on Craig's List
Post by: Paul Horky on December 24, 2009, 03:22:23 PM
The rail in the pic looks to be 12# or maybe 16# also very rusty so may only be good for setout tracks along the line.
Title: Re: Rail for sale in Milo on Craig's List
Post by: Stewart "Start" Rhine on December 27, 2009, 07:12:49 AM
The rail could be used for fence posts along the East side of the new parking lot.
Title: Re: Rail for sale in Milo on Craig's List
Post by: Josh Botting on December 27, 2009, 09:31:35 PM
Well if the BOD wants it, email me, and I can arragne to get it.  I will be in the area tomorrow, and need another excuse for this weekend.

Title: Re: Rail for sale in Milo on Craig's List
Post by: John McNamara on December 27, 2009, 11:51:30 PM
The rail could be used for fence posts along the East side of the new parking lot.
Don't we have a supply of under-sized rail just north of Brook Crossing?