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Re: Don't fall for the troll bait-Sorry About That...
Author: Mr Model RR
Date: 09-30-2019 - 13:46

A "Sleeper" is a railroad tie that serves no actual function, other than to provide seamless visual continuity. It is not providing any structural support for the rail. Typically slid in after all the track is laid at parallel rail joiner locations just prior to ballasting... on model railroads.

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  Re: Don't fall for the troll bait-Sorry About That... BOB2 09-30-2019 - 13:26
  Re: Don't fall for the troll bait-Sorry About That... Mr Model RR 09-30-2019 - 13:46
  Re: Don't fall for the troll bait-Sorry About That... OPRRMS 09-30-2019 - 13:57
  Re: Don't fall for the troll bait-Sorry About That... FUD 09-30-2019 - 21:30
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