Traditionally, point timbers were one long length, easily 20 feet, but now it seems Network Rail is using two concrete sleepers end to end with a butt
joint, secured by these plates as in this example at Reading.
Location: Reading
Original line: Great Western Railway
Photographer: Peter Todd
Contact photographer: Peter Todd
Date: 15/08/2024
Image number: 90435
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