Sleepers

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In the US known as "ties", short for "crossties". The transverse members of trackwork, made of wood, concrete or sometimes steel, which are used to secure the rails at the correct gauge. Cast steel chairs fixed to the sleepers hold the rails in place by means of clips or keys.

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