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Subway Rail Bookends (set of 2)
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Now $89.00 you save $10.00 (11%)One of the oldest and most extensive public transportation systems in the world, the New York City subway has 468 stations, 229 miles of routes, translating into 656 miles of revenue track, and a total of 842 miles including non-revenue trackage. Most subway trains run along rails that have been in place for years, sometimes since the subway opened. Weather and daily wear and tear take their toll on the tracks. The rails of the New York City subway, for instance, are made from 39-foot lengths of carbon steel. Each rail is 5.5 inches high and 2.5 inches wide. Trains weighing as much as 400 tons run along these rails 24 hours a day, every day.
Retired after 40 years of service, subway rails from the New York City MTA subway and train system now enjoy a second life as bookends. Authentic Subway Rail Bookends are made of solid, open-hearth steel rails with a patina of rust and a history of railroadiana. The rails are 100-pound stock, with each set providing 2 six-inch-long bookends with a total weight of nearly 17 pounds, heavy enough to hold up your entire library.
Subway Rail Bookends (set of 2)
Item #RB97630Availability: Ships in 48 hours
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