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Steel ties are becoming more & more popular in the US. Currently, all the Class One's use steel ties & more and more steel tie turnouts are being used. Steelties are light weight (easier on m.o.w. equipment & men), compact (more ties per railcar), require 40% less rock for same ballast support (huge $avings), simple assembly with fewer components mean up to 50% less new track construction time vs other materials, and they have the same track modulus as wood ties. Instead of worrying about disposal fees & various environomental issues if they should ever need replacing, they are 100% recyclable & can be sold for salvage value. <br /> <br />As has been indicated in a previous post, various manufacturers produce insulators & pads for isolating track circuits. Steelties are also offered in different sections for various track applications. Much like there are different rail sections for different track needs.
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