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Silverlax · Nov 3, 2017

I'm looking for a chunk of railway line to build an anvil (anvils are pretty costly, but if you know of an inexpensive place for these I would be interested too). Does anyone know where I can find some rail? Not looking to go out to an abandoned track and have at it, but figured somewhere on the eastern shore might have some scrapped. Anyone know of a place? Thanks.

BossmanPJ · Nov 3, 2017

What is your location Sir?

Silverlax · Nov 3, 2017

Caroline county, but I work over the bridge in DC and Southern MD as well as the Salisbury area.

DentonDog · Nov 3, 2017

Have you tried Bullock Construction on MD328 and Kingston Landing Rd? They are a railroad construction business and have rail stacked up in their lot. Possibly they'd sell you a section. Their phone is 410-763-7250.

Silverlax · Nov 3, 2017

Thank you Dentondog, I just spoke with them and they only sell railroad ties. Still searching.

jcutonilli · Nov 3, 2017

Silverlax said:
I'm looking for a chunk of railway line to build an anvil (anvils are pretty costly, but if you know of an inexpensive place for these I would be interested too). Does anyone know where I can find some rail? Not looking to go out to an abandoned track and have at it, but figured somewhere on the eastern shore might have some scrapped. Anyone know of a place? Thanks.

Anvils are not necessary for beginners according to some on the internet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHWd0bMVSOU

Blacksmith101 · Nov 3, 2017

jcutonilli said:
Anvils are not necessary for beginners according to some on the internet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHWd0bMVSOU

No you do not need an anvil to blacksmith. More blacksmiths around the world probably use something other than a "proper" anvil but whatever they pound on is called an anvil. Take a look at some of these videos especially the ones from primitive countries to see what can be used.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Primitive+blacksmithing

You also don't need a bottom draft forge, centrifugal blowers, or coal, etc.

Doco Overboard · Nov 3, 2017

Go walk the tracks right outside of Greensboro in between Holly rd and the adjacent steer that comes out from the middle of town. Might be some there yet.

BossmanPJ · Nov 7, 2017

Silverlax said:
Caroline county, but I work over the bridge in DC and Southern MD as well as the Salisbury area.

Ok. You are quite far. My brother has one he may be persuaded out of but I doubt you would want to drive that far to get a piece of railroad track.

Have you tried a railroad yard local to you? Talk to an employee. They may just give you a piece that is laying around.

BeoBill · Nov 7, 2017

BossmanPJ said:
Ok. You are quite far. My brother has one he may be persuaded out of but I doubt you would want to drive that far to get a piece of railroad track.

Have you tried a railroad yard local to you? Talk to an employee. They may just give you a piece that is laying around.

Also try WMATA and the Baltimore Metro. Both have Rail Maintenance shops that may be able to help you.

John from MD · Nov 7, 2017

Look on ebay. There are numerous types of rails, even some that are made into anvils.

roady · Nov 7, 2017

I may be able to help you out. I am in the same county also. I will check it out tomorrow when it is not raining. Send me a PM with your info and I will be in touch.

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