A rail spike (also known as a cut spike or crampon) is a large nail with an offset head that is used to secure rails and base plates to railroad ties (sleepers) in the track. Robert Livingston Stevens is credited with the invention of the rail spike, the first recorded use of which was in 1832. Wikipedia: Rail fastening system
These old rusted spikes are not that uncommon along any of the railroads in America.
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