Fit To Be Tie'd: RTA Tie Graders Enjoy Superb Seminar In Kentucky

摘要

This year marks the 24th year that the Railway Tie Association (RTA) has held its annual Crosstie Grading Seminar. Held July 18-20 at Stella-Jones' treating plant in the Fulton, Ky., area, the seminar focused heavily on species identification and provided hands-on experience to the graders in attendance. Indepthrninstruction was provided by some of the leading experts in wood technology, wood preservation, and tie inspection who reviewed untreated wood deterioration, storage and handling, species identification, defects and grading, treating technology, and more.