Description
Quick answer: Garden railway sleeper support spikes are used to secure and support sleeper projects in the ground. Choose single 440mm spikes for one-sleeper-high projects or double 750mm spikes where the build is two sleepers high, with straight and corner versions available.
Best used for
- Raised beds and planters
- Garden borders and edging
- Railway sleeper corners and straight runs
- Two-sleeper-high landscaping projects
- Supporting timber sleepers in suitable ground
Which railway sleeper spike should you choose?
| Spike type | Best for |
|---|---|
| Single Sleeper - 440mm Straight | Supporting straight runs where the project is one sleeper high. |
| Single Sleeper - 440mm Corner | Supporting corner points where the project is one sleeper high. |
| Double Sleeper - 750mm Straight | Supporting straight runs where the project is two sleepers high. |
| Double Sleeper - 750mm Corner | Supporting corner points where the project is two sleepers high. |
Brown or galvanised?
Brown spikes are often chosen where you want the fitting to blend in with treated timber. Galvanised spikes are a practical choice where a metal finish is acceptable.
Things to check before ordering
- Build height: Match the spike to whether the project is one sleeper high or two sleepers high.
- Straight or corner: Straight spikes suit runs; corner spikes suit corners and returns.
- Ground conditions: Check the ground is suitable for driving or fixing spikes before starting.
- Retaining work: Sleeper spikes help support the build, but retaining walls still need proper design, drainage and load consideration.
Complete the job
Use these support spikes with 195 x 95mm pressure treated garden railway sleepers. For joining and reinforcing sleeper corners or straight runs, see Garden Railway Sleeper Brackets & Flat Support Plates. If the sleepers are being fixed to concrete rather than ground, use Garden Railway Sleeper Base Anchors.
For help choosing the right fixing method, read How to Secure Garden Sleepers, or browse the full Garden & Railway Sleepers range.