True Cut Tie Plugs

Railroad Tie plugs are a product used by most North American Railroads prior to the re-installation of a used railway tie. Railway ties are an essential and costly item for the railways and re-use of this material is a standard practice. Railway ties unsuitable for mainline use are often "down-graded" for use in secondary or spur lines were traffic, train speeds, and weights are lower. During the re-installation of the old railway tie, tie plugs are set in the spike holes. The tie plug ensures a firm and tight fit when the spike is re-introduced.

Tie plugs are made of cedar or pressure treated hardwood. They are typically 5/8" to 9/16" square and one "stick" contains four to five plugs. They are packaged and sold in "bundles" of 100 sticks or 500 plugs.

Trans Canada regularly produces "straight cut" tie plugs 36 to 45 inches in length and standard American Railroad Engineering Association (AREA) Standard "nothched" tie plugs. Trans Canada Wood Products can custom cut to our customers specifications and order size.