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[quote user="Overmod"]I'd think it relatively unlikely that a railroad would 'stretch' tie spacing beyond standard. [/quote] They have and still would if it was allowed on marginal branchlines.   [quote user="Overmod"]Of course, I also think it relatively unlikely that a real railroad would put the rail joint directly over a tie, either.[/quote] I've seen it.  Not a good idea, but its been done.  The requirement states that you have to have one good tie within 24" on either side of a joint bar for class 1 or 2.
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