Do you also sell new oak sleepers?

No. At Hout met Historie we give wood a second life, so these are always used railway sleepers.

Can I have the planks cut to the size I want?

Yes. We cut the wood to size for you straight away, so you can take it with you (or have it delivered) without having to saw it yourself. Cutting the planks to size is free.

Do the sleepers smell?

No. The sleepers we sell have not been treated with creosote, so they work well for furniture.

Reclaimed wood
Oak railway sleepers

Reclaimed railway sleepers

Railway sleepers look great in and around the home. Buy them from us as whole railway sleepers or as railway sleeper planks.

Reclaimed railway sleepers at a glance

Wood type:	Oak
Origin:	Across Europe
Finish:	Planed
Thickness:	Approx. 4 cm
Width:	Approx. 20 cm
Length:	Approx. 100 to 260 cm
Availability:	Plenty in stock
Alternatives:	Farmhouse oak planks / Wagon boards /

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The charm of used railway sleepers

All across Europe, oak railway sleepers are being replaced by concrete ones. After decades under the trains, the wood is no longer fit for the track. Its working life is over, but it hasn't reached the end of the line. These old railway sleepers have a charm all of their own, and that's why we give them a second life as reclaimed railway sleepers.

Creosote-free railway sleepers

Our used sleepers, also known as railroad ties, come from European railway lines. Each one is unique and has a story to tell. We select the wood for quality, so you can count on durable whole railway sleepers and railway sleeper planks full of character.

What you should know about our oak sleepers:

Our sleepers are not treated with creosote
So they don't smell, and nothing rubs off
We blast-clean them as soon as they arrive
And we saw them into sleeper planks too
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use

100% reclaimed
wood with character

Any quantity
available from stock

Real expertise
from our makers

TV unit made from blasted oak railway sleepers, with a television on top

TV unit of blasted oak railway sleepers on a base

Table of planed oak railway sleeper planks with a black steel cross base, showing the grain, in the warehouse

Close-up of an oak railway sleeper plank table with a steel leg, showing the grain

TV unit made from planed oak railway sleepers, photographed at an angle in the warehouse

Top of a TV unit made from planed oak railway sleepers, photographed in the warehouse

For rugged furniture and accessories

Railway sleepers are sturdy and set the mood in an instant, as accessories in your home or to add character to your garden. You used to see them mainly lying in gardens; now they're perfect for an industrial TV unit, a side table or a bed frame.

tables
cabinets
walls

Wood with striking character

Have you noticed the blue-black streaks in railway sleeper planks? They come from the reaction between the iron bolts and the fresh oak: indelible traces of the past. Our used sleepers also served at railway points, because wood gives you freedom in where you drill the holes, unlike concrete or iron.

Suitable for:

table

cabinet

bathroom

floor

wall

doors

kitchen

TV unit

stair treads

accessories

BUY SUSTAINABLE RECLAIMED WOOD

Reclaimed wood is a good choice if you want to buy wood sustainably. We only sell genuine old wood, selected for its quality, so you know exactly what you're getting.

Buying railway sleepers?

Looking for a sturdy whole sleeper? Or would you rather get to work with planks cut to size? We always have them in stock, ready to go, whether you need a single piece or a large quantity. And for larger quantities of planks, we offer pack prices. A nice bonus!

Visit Hout met Historie

At our reclaimed wood warehouse in Lemmer, you can pick out the finest railway sleepers yourself. You're welcome from Monday to Saturday. We'll gladly answer all your questions and tell you everything you want to know about our products, delivery and costs.

Frequently asked questions

1. Do you also sell new oak sleepers?

No. At Hout met Historie we give wood a second life, so these are always used railway sleepers.
2. Can I have the planks cut to the size I want?

Yes. We cut the wood to size for you straight away, so you can take it with you (or have it delivered) without having to saw it yourself. Cutting the planks to size is free.
3. Do the sleepers smell?

No. The sleepers we sell have not been treated with creosote, so they work well for furniture.

Soak up the atmosphere of reclaimed wood

A warehouse full of unique wood. Old oak, the finest wagon boards, rugged beams and trusses. You'll find it all in our reclaimed wood warehouse in Lemmer. Come and soak up the atmosphere.
OUR WAREHOUSE

Our price list

The reclaimed wood in our range changes regularly, and Hout met Historie sells unique types of wood. Want to know the current prices? Request our price list.