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Reinforced concrete weighs 150 pounds per cubic foot. A block of concrete one foot square by 8 feet long would weigh 1200 pounds. A concrete tie is an irregular shape, so 850 sounds sounds correct. Is the 150 lbs.
Simply so, how much does a standard railroad tie weigh?
200 pounds
Simply so, how much does a 9 railroad tie weigh?
A railroad tie weighs between 145 and 200 pounds, depending on the condition or grade of the tie. This weight is based upon the most common size of railroad tie in use today, according to the Railway Tie Association. The most common size of railroad tie is 9 inches wide, 7 inches tall and 8 1/2 feet long.
Most railroad track used for main line trains in the United States weighs at least 130 pounds per yard, or 43.33 pounds per foot.