PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad says they are facing thousands of dollars in damage after a break-in and railroad tie thefts within a couple weeks. The Garibaldi-based ...

Evertrak: Pioneering Durable and Sustainable Composite Tie Solutions Founded in 2017 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Evertrak is a leading manufacturer of composite railroad ties.

Those involved with this new cross tie venture hope to capture a significant share of a multi-million dollar market. In the United States alone, railroad cross ties are a $700 million industry.

Wilfred Dowdell points to the railroad ties stacked up on top of a viaduct near his home on West 16th Street just west of South Kilbourn Avenue. It’s a source of smell so strong, he says, he can ...