Is this a 35 date nail??

[treasure777]

I found it deep in the dirt!!

 

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[NOLA_Ken]

It looks awfully small for a typical date nail, but I have seen some roofing nail sized ones that were used in poles....

 

[Tony in SC]

The ones around here usually have an oversized head?

 

[3cylbill]

Yes ...it is a railroad date nail...

 

[sprailroad]

I think it may very well be, different railroads often had different size nails, I have come across both large and smaller head nails, some a little shorter, some a little longer, looks kind of toasted, so nothing to lose, try soaking it in vinegar to remove some rust, the date may show up much better.

 

[HuntinDog]

Could be a storm shutter nail

 

[Old Pueblo]

Looks right, about 2 inches long for the short and fat ones. Try using a wooden toothpick to clean up the date. if that doesnt work, vinegar might help. But I would not suggest soaking the whole thing in vinegar. I would try putting a few dropps on the head, letting it soak in for a minute, and then use the toothpick to try and clear about dirt etc...

 

[rick67]

Haven't found to many but always have looked like these two I found last year.

 

[bradyboy]

rail road tie nail
IMO
Brady

 

[austin_luker]

Nice "nails" you have there Rick67 lol... I thought we try not to dig nails lol.. cool find though very cool

 

[rick67]

Nice "nails" you have there Rick67 lol... I thought we try not to dig nails lol.. cool find though very cool

Your right. Come to think of it none that I found were iron. Hate nails!

 

[austin_luker]

I'll have to start digging nails now boy's and girls very interesting that even the most mundane items have a cool history

 

[ToddsPoint]

What's the newest date you've seen on a RR date nail? I have a '32. Does any RR still date their ties? Gary

 

[sprailroad]

What's the newest date you've seen on a RR date nail? I have a '32. Does any RR still date their ties? Gary

No, not any more, and have not for some time.