Recycled Railway Sleepers

Hardwood Sleepers are recycled from old railway lines, mainly railway bridges, and are valued for their strength, durability, and rugged character. These recycled railway sleepers are perfect for many applications such as outdoor landscaping, retaining walls, architectural features or being re-sawn into hardwood decking timber.

hardwood sleepers

Our hardwood sleepers are a mix of Australian hardwoods, mainly Jarrah, sourced from decommissioned railway infrastructure. Suitable for retaining walls, garden edging, rustic furniture, or architectural accents, these timber sleepers bring both history and lasting strength to any project.

AVAILABLE SPECIES:

Available in mixed Australian hardwoods such as ironbark and jarrah, Naturally resistant to wear, moisture, and pests.

SIZES:

2.1m 200 x 130mm
2.4m 200 x 130mm
3.6-3.9m 200 x 130mm

Stack of weathered wooden beams bound with white straps.

American Oak sleepers

Our recycled American Oak railway sleepers are sourced directly from decommissioned rail lines in the United States, offering a durable and character-rich hardwood option.With their generous length and substantial gauge, these sleepers are easy to work with and well suited to a range of landscaping and structural applications. Each piece carries the marks of its past life, delivering a strong, timeless aesthetic backed by the natural durability of American Oak hardwood.

AVAILABLE SPECIES:

American Oak

SIZES:

2.6m 230 x 180mm

Hardwood Sleepers Applications

Bedroom with white bedding, wooden ceiling beams, and large sliding glass doors offering a mountain and grassy landscape view.

Architectural Beams

Recycled hardwood sleepers can be re-sawn into architectural beams, offering strength, density, and aged character for exposed applications.

Landscaping

Railway sleepers are ideal for landscaping, providing durable edging, steps, and retaining features with a natural, weathered finish.

Outdoor wooden pergola structure with rustic beams over a patio next to a house with beige stone walls and a grey metal roof, overlooking a distant body of water and hills.

Pergolas

Timber sleepers deliver long-lasting strength for pergolas and outdoor structures, performing reliably in exposed conditions.

Landscape Fencing

Recycled hardwood is commonly used for landscape fencing where durability, stability, and visual weight are required.

Large thick wooden beam suspended from a ceiling by metal chains.

Decorative Features

Hardwood sleepers add texture and character to decorative features such as lintels, accents, and feature walls.

Corner of an outdoor space with a stone building on the left and a weathered hardwood sleeper wall enclosing the area.

Vertical Fencing

Recycled sleepers suit vertical fencing applications, offering structural stability and a cohesive, robust appearance.

A second life for storied timber

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Formerly ‘Recycled Timbers NZ’, our Ōamaru yard continues to be your nationwide partner, powered by deep family roots and experience.

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