Railroad or building spike?

[a_gunslinger]

Found this guy at a location in Miamiville near Cincinnati Ohio. Lots of Civil War history including an old train track that used to run thru there and was fought over in that location. Its only 4.5-5 inches. Seems too short for a railroad spike. Can kind of see some lettering on it but cant get it any cleaner.

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

looks like railroad

 

[a_gunslinger]

looks like railroad

Always hope its something better! ;^) Thanks!

 

[ARC]

Agreed with BC.

 

[Capt Nat]

I've dug a lot of railroad spikes, that looks like one...

 

[fowledup]

Narrow gauge (track width <3) spike= 4 1/2" length, 1/2" shank

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

Logging trams have those short spikes.