The old and the new!

In the back #livingthedreamgarden With a railway sleeper nail or dog spike from the Ghan. #MyVictorinox #Alox7 With a railway sleeper nail or dog spike from the Ghan. In the #livingthedreamgarden random record shots in the shade of the Mop tree. Railway dog nails in the 20th century were primarily manufactured in industrial settings using machine-based processes. This shift from blacksmith-made nails to mass production was driven by the increasing demand for railway infrastructure and the advancements in manufacturing technology. Here's a brief overview of the industrial process: Material Preparation: Steel rods, the raw material for the nails, are cut to the desired length. Heating: The steel rods are heated to a specific temperature to make them malleable. Forging: The heated rods are fed into forging machines that shape them into the characteristic L-shape of railway dog nails. Cutting: The forged nails are cut to the precise length using automated cutting machines. Cooling and Tempering: The nails are cooled and tempered to achieve the desired hardness and durability. Finishing: The nails may undergo additional finishing processes like polishing or coating to protect against corrosion.