Closeup of a railroad spike, the traditional device used to connect a tie plate to railroad ties while holding rails in place.

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Closeup of a railroad spike, the traditional device used to connect a tie plate to railroad ties while holding rails in place. The spike has been used extensively in railroading since the industry came into

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Size: 6048px × 4032px
Location: South Elgin, Illinois, USA
Photo credit: © Bruce Leighty / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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