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The Best Way to Move Railroad Ties

Railroad ties are used by many homeowners for retaining walls or landscaping beds. They are pressure treated so they can withstand the rigors of the outdoors. Railroad ties are very large; they measure around 10 inches wide by 10 inches thick by 10 feet long. They have the strength to withstand the pressure of a train and its freight rolling over them. Because of their excessive weight, moving railroad ties can be a challenging and exhausting task that requires a little help from some friends.

Things You'll Need

  • Shovel
  • Pry bar
  • Gloves
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Instructions

    • 1

      Dig the railroad tie out of the ground, if it is buried. Remove all of the dirt surrounding the railroad tie with a shovel. Throw the dirt aside and continue until the hole is deep enough to roll the railroad tie.

    • 2

      Pull up on the tie with a pry bar and loosen it from the ground. Push on one end while a helper pushes on the other to roll it out of the hole it is located in.

    • 3

      Pick up one end of the railroad tie, while your helper picks up the other. Bend your knees and get as close to level with the railroad tie as possible. Pull up on the railroad tie and slowly stand up.

    • 4

      Walk carefully over to the new location and bend down at the same time as your partner. Set the railroad tie in its new location one end at a time. Repeat the process for all of the other railroad ties.

    • 5

      Fill all of the dirt back into the old holes with the shovel.

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