While I don't keep up much with manufacturers offerings I don't think anyone's come up with this commercially!
Over the years I've photographed many piles of discarded ties. I've found that, while they differ in size, texture, condition, etc., they do share some commonalities. And, they're oh so simple to recreate in model form.
After looking through my slides and digitals of prototype "piles" - I settled on the ones found in Saugerties, NY (along Conrail's West Shore line) and Pittston, PA (along the former Lehigh Valley) as my guides.
I did add some Campbell per-cut ties but, mostly I used old wooden matchsticks I cut to proper length. If your wife burns as many candles as mine you could accumulate quite a lot of the
I made the impressions of removed tie plates and spike holes in some. For a few, I attached Monster Model Works tie plates to represent the few that were left in place.. Everything was glued together with Elmer's Glue-All before painting/staining.
I trust the photos work well as a guide if you want to include yet another of my prototype observations on your layout.
Regards,
Wayne Sittner
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