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In Brief: The Development of Railways and Creosote-Treated Crossties

In Brief: The Development of Railways and Creosote-Treated Crossties

Feb 19, 2024 | Benefits & Use, History, Industrial Revolution

Crosstie wood preservation methods have been vital to the development of railway transportation, infrastructure, and supply chains around the world. This timeline illustrates the role that coal-tar creosote and other wood preservatives have played in economic...
Railway Tie Association Appoints Dr. Nathan Irby as Executive Director

Railway Tie Association Appoints Dr. Nathan Irby as Executive Director

Sep 2, 2021 | News

The Railway Tie Association (RTA) recently announced that Nathan (Nate) Irby, Ph.D. has been appointed as its new executive director. The RTA was organized 102 years ago to promote the economical and environmentally sound use of wood crossties. Dr. Irby has most...
FAQ Video: Preserving Wood Infrastructure with Creosote

FAQ Video: Preserving Wood Infrastructure with Creosote

Aug 10, 2021 | Benefits & Use, History, Resources

Creosote has been a dependable preservative of wood infrastructure since the Industrial Revolution. Creosote-treated wood is used in many infrastructure sectors, including transportation, communications, energy, and maritime developments. Despite this widespread use,...
VIDEO: Creosote-Treated Wood Products – An Integral Part of the Nation’s Infrastructure

VIDEO: Creosote-Treated Wood Products – An Integral Part of the Nation’s Infrastructure

Mar 23, 2021 | Benefits & Use, History, Resources

Creosote-treated wood products have been a valuable part of critical infrastructure in North America. This video explains coal-tar creosote’s contribution to the longevity of wood products, its many uses, its treatments processes, and more. The Creosote Council...
History, Use & Health Effects Of Creosote: Article in RTA’s Crossties Magazine

History, Use & Health Effects Of Creosote: Article in RTA’s Crossties Magazine

Sep 1, 2020 | Benefits & Use, History, Industrial Revolution, News, North American Expansion

The Railway Tie Association’s Crossties magazine recently published the article, “History, Use & Health Effects Of Creosote” by Stephen T. Smith. The article reviews how creosote-preserved wood has been used for over 200 years, remaining an...
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  • In Brief: The Development of Railways and Creosote-Treated Crossties
  • What Is Coal-Tar Creosote Used in Wooden Infrastructure?
  • Railways and Crossties Connect Baseball and Fruit to America

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