Amendment No. 1 to Treatment Services Agreement Dated February 1, 2002

Exhibit 10.47

Note: An asterisk (*) indicates that material has been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment. Such material has been filed separately.

Amendment No. 1

to Treatment Services Agreement

Dated February 1, 2002

THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 (this “Amendment”) to the Treatment Services Agreement dated January 1,2002 (the “Contract”) between CSX Transportation, Inc. (“CSX”) a Virginia Corporation and Koppers Inc. (formerly known as Koppers Industries, Inc.), a Pennsylvania Corporation (hereinafter called “Koppers”) is effective the first day of February 1, 2007 by and between CSX and Koppers.

WHEREAS, CSX and Koppers have agreed to certain changes to the Contract; and

WHEREAS, the parties now desire to memorialize these revisions to the Contract in writing in accordance with the provisions of the Contract relating to amendment thereof.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained within the Contract and the promises contained herein and for other good and sufficient consideration, and intending to be legally bound, the parties agree as follows:

 

1.

Change of Name. Koppers Industries, Inc. has changed its name to Koppers Inc. As a result, the words “Koppers Inc.” shall be substituted for “Koppers Industries, Inc.” throughout the Contract.

 

2.

First “WHEREAS Clause. Effective February 1, 2007, the first “Whereas” clause of the Contract shall be deleted and replaced in its entirety by the following provision:

WHEREAS, Customer desires Provider to undertake certain professional services which require professional judgment and skills, namely, the wood preservative treatment of wood products purchased by Customer from Provider or from third party suppliers, and special handing thereof in conjunction with such treatment all at Provider’s treatment facilities located in ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Kentucky, Florence, South Carolina and Green Spring, West Virginia; and

 

3.

Section 1.11 Plants. Effective February 1, 2007, Section 1.11 of the Contract shall be deleted and replaced in its entirety by the following provision:

Plants shall mean Provider’s wood preservative treatment facilities in ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Kentucky, Florence, South Carolina and Green Spring, West Virginia.

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4.

Section 1.17 Treated Ties. Effective February 1, 2007, Section 1.17 of the Contract shall be deleted and replaced in its entirety by the following provision:

Treated Ties shall mean Green Ties upon which wood preservative treatment has been completed pursuant to this Contract, including switch ties and bridge ties, where applicable.

 

5.

Section 1.20 Wood Preservative. Effective February 1, 2007, Section 1.20 of the Contract shall be deleted and replaced in its entirety by the following provision:

Wood Preservative shall mean creosote meeting the specifications referenced in Section 3.4.8 of the CSX Timber Crosstie and Switch Specifications set forth in Appendix C, attached hereto, or as such specifications may change from time to time as permitted in Section 3.5 of this Contract.

 

6.

Section 2.1 Term. Effective February 1, 2007, Section 2.1 of the Contract shall be deleted and replaced in its entirety by the following provision:

The Contract shall be deemed to be renewed effective February 1, 2007, and shall continue in effect for the period of February 1, 2007 through January 31, 2012 (the “First Renewal Term”). By written notice to the other party given not more than one hundred and fifty (150) days but not less than one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the expiration of the First Renewal Term or the then current renewal term, as applicable, either party may request renegotiation of the price or any other term or condition of this Contract, and the parties shall thereafter meet to discuss such request at least ninety (90) days before the expiration of the First Renewal Term or the then current renewal term, as applicable. Unless a party elects not to renew this Contract by delivery of notice to the other party at least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the First Renewal Term or the then current renewal term, as applicable, or this Contract is earlier terminated as provided by in the other provisions of this Contract, the Contract will automatically renew for successive periods of Five (5) year periods each. The First Renewal Term and all subsequent renewal terms are referred to collectively as the Term.

 

7.

Section 3.1 Provision of Green Ties. Effective February 1, 2007, the second sentence of Section 3.1 of the Contract shall be deleted and replaced in its entirety by the following provision:

Customer agrees to purchase at least * percent (*%) of its Green Tie requirements for the production of cross ties under this Contract from Provider, with Customer reserving for itself the right to acquire up to * percent (*%) of its Green Tie requirements from third parties for the production of cross ties under this Contract. For each Green Tie procured by Provider (and accepted pursuant to Section 3.2), Customer shall pay an amount equal to the cost of the Green Tie, plus an administrative fee of $*

 

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8.

Section 3.3 Wood Preservative. Effective February 1, 2007, Section 3.3 of the Contract shall be deleted in its entirety and shall be revised to read as follows:

Unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing, the Wood Preservative to be used for the treatment of the Green Ties shall be supplied by the Provider, and the cost of the Wood Preservative used in the treatment of the Green Ties, including all rail transportation costs for which Provider is responsible related to transporting the Wood Preservative, shall be included in the price of the Services, in accordance with Appendix A and Schedules ▇-▇, ▇-▇ and B-3 of Appendix B.

During the Term, Provider shall maintain a quality system at the Manufacturing Facility and at the Plants that is industry recognized and current by either AAR or IS0 quality certifications.

 

9.

Section 4.2 Title and Risk of Loss to Ties. Section 4.2 of the Contract shall be deleted in its entirety and shall be revised to read as follows:

 

(a)

Title. It is recognized that Green Ties will be supplied to Provider pursuant to separate contractual arrangements between Customer and third party suppliers of Green Ties and will also be supplied to Provider as provided for in Section 3.1 of this Contract. Under such arrangements, the supplier of Green Ties holds title and bears risk of loss until Green Ties are accepted by Provider on Customer’s behalf pursuant to Section 3.2 of this Agreement. Upon Provider’s acceptance of Green Ties on Customer’s behalf, title to the Green Ties shall pass to and remain with Customer, including throughout the treatment process. Customer shall at all times after treatment of Green Ties have title to the resulting Treated Ties.

 

(b)

Risk of Loss. Pursuant to Customer’s contractual relationships with its Green Tie suppliers (including Provider), Customer does not bear risk of loss of Green Ties that are delivered to Provider on Customer’s behalf (for clarity’s sake, “risk of loss” as used herein shall refer to damage to or loss of the goods themselves due to fire, theft or other similar incident, accident or calamity, and shall not refer to risks relating to any loss of value of Green Ties or Treated Ties due to commercial or market forces). Notwithstanding any transfer of title to Customer (see Section 4.2 (a) above), Customer shall not bear risk of loss for Green Ties or Treated Ties until Treated Ties are placed on outbound railcars or trucks, at which point risk of loss shall transfer to and be borne by Customer. At all times when Green Ties or Treated Ties are on the Plant site, Koppers shall act in the capacity of a bailee and shall exercise reasonable care in the handling and storage of Green Ties and Treated Ties belonging to Customer, and bear such applicable risk of loss.

 

10.

Section 7.1 Volume of Treated Material. Effective February 1, 2007, Section 7.1 of the Contract shall be deleted in its entirety and shall be revised to read as follows:

Customer agrees to obtain from Provider, and Provider agrees to provide to Customer, Services for a minimum of:

 

(a)

* percent (*%) of Customer’s total annual requirement for Treated Ties, if such requirements are for * or fewer Treated Ties;

 

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(b)

* percent (*%) of Customer’s total annual requirement for Treated Ties, if such requirements are for between * and * Treated Ties;

 

(c)

* percent (*%) of Customer’s total annual requirement for Treated Ties, if such requirements are * Treated Ties or more;

In addition, Customer agrees to obtain from Provider, and Provider agrees to provide to Customer, Services for a minimum of * percent (*%) of Customer’s total annual requirements for Treated Ties that are switch ties; and Customer agrees to obtain from Provider, and Provider agrees to provider to Customer, Services for a minimum of * percent (*%) of Customer’s total annual requirement for Treated Ties that are bridge ties.

 

11.

Appendix A. Price and Delivery Terms: Wood Preservatives. Effective February 1, 2007, Appendix A of the Contract shall be deleted in its entirety and shall be replaced by the revised Appendix A, attached hereto.

 

12.

Appendix B. Price and Delivery Terms: Services. Effective February 1, 2007, Appendix B, B-1 and Schedules ▇-▇, ▇-▇, and B-4 of Appendix B of the Contract shall be deleted in its entirety and shall be replaced by the revised Appendix B and Schedules ▇-▇, ▇-▇, ▇-▇, and B-4, attached hereto. In addition, effective February 1, 2007, Schedules B-5 and B-6 of Appendix B shall be added to the Contract.

 

13.

Appendix D. Capacity Commitment for Customer’s Green Ties. Effective February 1, 2007, Appendix D of the Contract shall be deleted in its entirety and shall be replaced by the revised Appendix D, attached hereto.

 

14.

This is the only agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. If any provision of this Amendment No. 1 conflicts in whole or in part with the terms and conditions of the Contract or any other pervious oral or written agreement of the parties, then the provisions of this Amendment No.1 shall control; otherwise, all terms and conditions of the Contract shall remain in full force and effect and shall remain unchanged, and where appropriate, shall apply fully to this Amendment No.1 as well to the Contract.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment No.1 to be executed as of the date first above written by their duly authorized representatives.

 

						KOPPERS INC.
ATTEST:
By:						By:
Its:						Name:
						Title:
						CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC.
ATTEST:
By:						By:
Its:						Name:		▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
						Title:		Vice President Purchasing & Materials

 

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Appendix A

Price and Delivery Terms: Wood Preservative

Provider shall invoice Customer for Services on a “per Tie” basis. Provider shall factor into its price for the Services per Tie the cost of the Wood Preservative used for such Services subject to the following:

 

1.	Delivery Terms:

Wood Preservative will be delivered by Provider at its * and * by rail to Customer tracks closest to Provider’s Manufacturing Facility, and Customer thereafter will be responsible for transporting Wood Preservative to Provider’s Plants as provided in Section 3.4, with Customer bearing responsibility for all costs and expenses in connection with said transportation to Provider’s Plants. In the event Provider decides to utilize truck shipments for any loads, Provider shall be responsible for freight. In the event Customer decides to utilize truck shipments for any loads, Customer shall be responsible for freight.

 

2.

Price:

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Appendix B

Price, Payment and Delivery Terms: Services

Green Ties

 

•

Payment Terms – *

 

•

Rate – Price is cost plus $*/tie administrative/brokerage fee.

 

•

Delivery terms – FOB Customer’s railcars at Provider’s Plant or, in the event of truck delivery, FOB Provider’s Plant.

TSO Services

 

•

Payment Terms: *% * Net *

 

•

Rates – See attached schedules B-1 through B-3

 

•

Delivery Terms – FOB Customer’s railcars at Provider’s Plant, or in the event of truck deliver, FOB Provider’s Plant. Additional bundling charges for truck shipments shall apply as set forth on Schedules ▇-▇, ▇-▇ and B-3 of Appendix B.

Other products

 

•

Switch ties

 

•

Bridge Ties

 

•

Payment Terms:

 

•

Switch - * % * net *

 

•

Bridge – *

 

•

Rates – See attached Schedules B-4 (switch) and B-5 (bridge).

 

•

Delivery Terms – FOB Customer’s railcars at Provider’s Plant, or in the event of truck deliver, FOB Provider’s Plant.

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Appendix B

Schedule B-1

CSX-TSO-Florence

Detail for prices

Effective February 1, 2007

 

Current Creosote Price

$*

*

*

*

*

Service Description

Oak ML

Oak BL

MHW -ML

MHW —BL

Unloading

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

Incising

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

Boring

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

Treating

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

SubTotal Services

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

Preservative

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

TOTAL SERVICES

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

Additional Services:

▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Treatment

ML

$

*

BL

$

*

ML

BL

Endplating Service

$*

$*

End Plates

$*

$*

Total

$*

$*

Note:

A monthly invoice with supporting papers will be required for the following misc. services

 

Shipping from storage		$	* each
Bundle Crossties 25/bundle		$	* each

 

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Appendix B

Schedule B-2

CSX-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇

Detail for prices

Effective February 1, 2007

 

Current Creosote Price

*

*

*

*

*

Service Description

Oak ML

Oak BL

MHW - ML

MHW —BL

Unloading

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

Incising

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

Boring

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

Treating

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

SubTotal Services

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

Preservative

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

TOTAL SERVICES

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

Additional Services:

▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Treatment

ML

$*

BL

$*

ML

BL

Endplating Service

$*

$*

End Plates

$*

$*

*

*

Total

$*

$*

Note:

A monthly invoice with supporting papers will be required for the following misc. services

 

Shipping from storage		$	* each
Bundle Crossties 25/bundle		$	* each

 

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Appendix B

Schedule B-3

CSX-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Spring

Detail for prices

Effective February 1, 2007

 

Current Creosote Price

*

*

*

*

*

Service Description

Oak ML

Oak BL

MHW - ML

MHW –BL

Unloading

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

Incising

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

Boring

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

Treating

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

SubTotal Services

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

Preservative

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

TOTAL SERVICES

$

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

Additional Services:

▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Treatment

ML

$*

BL

$*

ML

BL

Endplating Service

$*

$*

End Plates

$*

$*

*

Total

$*

$*

Note:

A monthly invoice with supporting papers will be required for the following misc. services

 

Shipping from storage		$	* each
Bundle Crossties 25/bundle		$	* each

 

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Appendix B

Schedule B-4

CSX Switch Tie Pricing

 

Switch Tie Size						BF		CF		Raw Cost						Services			Creosote			Total Price *
											Per MBF			Per Piece					$	*
7		9		9		*		*		$	*		$	*		$	*		$	*		$	*
7		9		10		*		*		$	*		$	*		$	*		$	*		$	*
7		9		11		*		*		$	*		$	*		$	*		$	*		$	*
7		9		12		*		*		$	*		$	*		$	*		$	*		$	*
7		9		13		*		*		$	*		$	*		$	*		$	*		$	*
7		9		14		*		*		$	*		$	*		$	*		$	*		$	*
7		9		15		*		*		$	*		$	*		$	*		$	*		$	*
7		9		16		*		*		$	*		$	*		$	*		$	*		$	*
7		9		16.5		*		*		$	*		$	*		$	*		$	*		$	*
7		9		23		*		*		$	*		$	*		$	*		$	*		$	*

 

*	Reconciliation of price from December 2006 - Current Price

 

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Appendix B

Schedule B-5

 

Bridge Pricing		Effective Date		Service Price per MBF			Creosote per MBF			Total Bridge per MBF
Contract Pricing		February 2007		$	*		$	*		$	*

Creosote calculation = 10/9.15 * price of creo * 83.33 (number of cubics per thousand bf)

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Appendix B

Schedule B-6

Escalation Clause

 

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Appendix C

CSX Transportation

Timber Crosstie and Switch Tie Specification

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Timber Crosstie and Switch Tie

Procurement Specification

 

1.0

Scope – This procurement specification establishes the minimum detailed technical requirements for Timber Crossties and Timber Switch Ties for use by CSX. It is CSX’s desire to enter into a long-term contract with suppliers of quality timber crossties and timber switch ties. The suppliers governed by this specification, shall have or establish a quality system that complies with and is certified to the standards set forth in the AAR Specification for Quality Assurance, M1003 (AAR M-1003), or International Quality Standard ANSI 9000 Series (ISO 9001).

 

1.1

Crosstie & Switch Tie Description – Timber crossties and switch ties are used to secure, anchor and support rail, switch, and other track equipment. As such, the consistent quality of crossties and switch ties is of the utmost importance to CSX for safety and track reliability. The crossties and switch ties acquired under this specification shall be used to meet CSX field requirements for initial installation at new construction locations, replacement at existing sites, and also for modification at existing locations. Crossties and switch ties acquired for use by CSX shall as a minimum meet the material quality, dimensional, and processing requirements of sections 3, 4, and 5 of this specification as directed and applied by the contract.

 

1.2	Requirements Rating Criteria – Assignment of specification importance shall be designated by one of the following:

 

(C)

– Critical Characteristic

 

(M)

– Major Characteristic

 

(I)

– Incidental Characteristic

This specification covers two types of ties, timber crossties and timber switch ties. As such, in certain instances, functional requirements specified herein may not be applicable to a particular product. In those cases, the supplier shall respond to the requirement as being not applicable, and explain why it is not. In other instances, in lieu of a defined requirement, this specification may ask for data, or a description for relative comparison.

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2.0	Applicable Documents – The latest issue of the following document forms a part of this standard to the extent specified herein:

 

•

Applicable Federal, State, and local Regulations

In the event of a conflict between the document referenced here and the detailed content of section 3, 4, and 5, the detail requirements of sections 3, 4, and 5, shall be considered the superseding requirements.

 

3.0	Requirements (C) –

 

3.1	General (I) – The information and requirements included in this section are applicable to timber crossties and switch ties as specified in sections 3.2 and 3.3 respectively of this document.

 

3.1.1

Definitions –

 

a)

Decay – Decay is the disintegration of wood substance material due to the action of destroying fungi. “Blue Stain” shall not be considered as decay and is permissible in any wood used for ties.

 

b)

Rot – Is the decomposition of wood, which occurs due to age, decay, or chemical disintegration.

 

c)

Holes – Within the rail bearing area, a large hole is one more than 1/2 inch in diameter and 3 inches deep. Outside the rail bearing area, a large hole is one which is 1/4 the width of the surface on which it appears and 3 inches deep. Numerous holes are any number equaling a large hole in damaging effect. Such holes may be caused in manufacture or otherwise.

 

d)

Knots – Within the rail bearing area, a large knot is one having an average diameter more than 1/3 the width of the surface on which it appears; but such a knot will be allowed if it is located outside the rail bearing area. Numerous small knots equaling the diameter of a large knot in damaging effect shall equate to a large knot and shall have the same limitations.

 

e)

Shake – A shake is a separation along the grain, most of which occurs between the rings of annual growth (see Figures A, B, & C below).

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The procedure illustrated in the above diagrams shall be used in determining the length of the shake. One which is not more than 1/3 the width of the tie shall be allowed, provided it does not extend nearer than 1 inch to any surface. Multiple ring shakes shall not be allowed.

 

f)

Split – A split is a separation of the wood extending from one surface to an opposite or adjacent surface.

 

1)

In unseasoned ties, a split no more than 1/8 inch wide and/or 4 inches long is acceptable when antisplitting devices have been applied and the tie is brought back to its original sawn dimensions.

 

2)

In a seasoned tie, a split no more than 1/4 inch wide and/or longer than the width of the face across which it occurs is acceptable when antisplitting devices have been applied and the tie is brought back to its original sawn dimensions.

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3)

Multiple splits of no more than a three way split are acceptable.

 

4)

In no instance will a tie be considered acceptable when a split extends into the rail bearing area.

 

g)

Checks –

 

1)

For procurement of seasoned ties: A check is a “V” shape groove in a tie similar to a cut made with an ax. A check is acceptable provided it is not more than 3/8 inch wide, the depth not greater than 1/2 the thickness of the tie, and does not extend into the rail bearing area.

 

2)

For treatment of seasoned ties: A check is acceptable provided it is not more than 1/2 inch wide, the depth not greater than 1/2 the thickness of the tie, and does not extend into the rail bearing area.

 

h)

Bark Seams – Bark seams will not be acceptable if they appear in the rail bearing area. A bark seam or pocket is a patch of bark partially or wholly enclosed in the wood. Bark seams will be allowed provided they are not more than 2 inches below the surface and/or 10 inches long.

 

i)

Wood Destroying Insect Infestation – A wood destroying insect infestation is the presence of insects known to destroy wood and other cellulose materials, such as termites, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ants, etc. If an infestation exists, the type of insect will be identified. If termites are detected, the identification must distinguish between Formosan Subterranean termites, and other termite species.

 

1)

All ties shall be inspected for and protected from infestation.

 

2)

If an infestation is found, the tie is not acceptable for use on CSX.

 

3)

Ties infected with other than Formosan Subterranean Termites will be disposed of in an appropriate manner determined by the supplier.

 

4)

Ties infested with Formosan Subterranean Termites shall be treated to kill the termites and disposed by burning in an environmentally appropriate facility.

 

j)

Slanting Grain – Except in ▇▇▇▇▇ with interlocking grain, a slant in grain in excess of 1 in 15 will not be permitted, and/or if present in rail bearing area.

 

k)

Excessive Wane – Examples of this defect have been

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termed in the industry as “Saddlebacks” and “Sledruners”. These conditions in ties shall not be considered acceptable and are illustrated and further defined below.

 

1)

Saddlebacks – Saddlebacks between the rail base area will not be accepted if lack of face is more than 1/2 the width (see Fig. D, below).

 

2)

Sledrunner – A sledrunner appearing on the end of a tie will not be accepted if lack of face is more than 1/2 the thickness and more than 3 inches from end of tie (see Fig. E, below).

 

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3.2	Timber Crossties Requirements (C) –

 

3.2.1

Acceptable Materials (C) - The following types of wood shall be acceptable for the manufacture of timber crossties:

 

a)

Ash

 

b)

Beech

 

c)

Birch

 

d)

Cherry

 

e)

Elm

 

f)

Gum

 

g)

Hackberry

 

h)

Hickory

 

i)

Locust

 

j)

Maple

 

k)

Mulberry

 

1)

Oak {see 3.4.1, b) , 5) }

 

m)

Sassafras

 

n)

Walnut

 

3.2.2

Physical Requirements(C) – Except as hereinafter provided, all crossties shall be free from any defects that may impair their strength or durability as crossties, such as decay, rot, large splits, large shakes, slanting grain, large or numerous holes, or knots.

 

3.2.2.1

Manufacture –

 

a)

All timber crossties shall be straight, well hewed or sawed, cut square at the ends, have bottom and top parallel and the bark entirely removed.

 

b)

All standard timber crossties (see 3.2.2.2 for standard dimensions) shall be considered straight when:

 

1)

A straight line along the top from the middle of one end to the middle of the other end lies more than two inches from either side, and

 

2)

A straight line along a side from the middle of one end to the middle of the other end lies more than two inches from the top and the bottom of the tie.

 

c)

A tie is not well hewed or sawed when its surfaces are cut into with score marks more then 1/2 inch deep or when its surfaces are not even.

 

d)

The top and bottom of a tie will be considered parallel

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if any difference in the thickness at the ends does not exceed 1/2 inch.

 

e)

The following size categories shall apply for 7” and 6” crossties :

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3.2.2.2

Dimensions –

 

a)

Except as hereinafter provided, crossties shall measure as follows throughout the rail bearing area. The rail bearing areas as used here and hereafter are defined as those sections of the tie between 20” and 40” from the middle (11” and 31” from its end):

 

1)

Grade 5 – 7” x 9” x 8’ 6” Minimum 8” face

 

2)

Grade 4 – 7” x 9” x 8’ 6” Minimum 7” face

 

3)

Grade 4 – 7” x 8” x 8’ 6” Minimum 7 – 1/2” face – Maximum 2 %

 

4)

Grade 3 – 6” x 8” x 8’ 6” Minimum 7” face

 

b)

Ties more than 1 inch longer or shorter than standard shall be rejected.

 

c)

The thickness and widths specified are minimums for the standard sizes.

 

d)

Ties over 1 inch longer, thicker, or wider than the standard size ordered shall be rejected.

 

e)

All thickness and widths shall apply to the sections of the tie between 20 inches and 40 inches from the middle of the tie.

 

f)

All determinations of widths shall be made on the top of the tie, which is the narrower of the horizontal surfaces, or the one with no heartwood if both horizontal surfaces are of the same width.

 

g)

In seasoned ties, thickness and width requirements shall be considered met if not more than 1/4” scant of those specified.

 

3.2.2.3

Malformation Tolerances –

 

3.2.2.3.1

Decay – Crossties with decay shall not be acceptable for use or purchase by CSX (See para. 3.1.1, a).

 

3.2.2.3.2

Rot – Crossties with rot shall not be acceptable for use or purchase by CSX (see para. 3.1.1, b).

 

3.2.2.3.3

Holes – Crossties with large holes or several small holes with diameters equaling a large hole shall not be acceptable for use or purchase by CSX (see para. 3.1.1, c).

 

3.2.2.3.4

Knots – Crossties with large knots or several small knots equaling to a large knot within the rail bearing area shall not be acceptable by CSX (see para. 3.1.1, d).

 

3.2.2.3.5

Shakes – Crossties with a shake no greater than 1/3 the width of the tie and not nearer than 1 inch to any surface shall be allowed. Multiple ring shakes shall not be allowed (see para 3.1.1, e).

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3.2.2.3.6

Splits – Crossties with acceptable splits as defined in para. 3.1.1, f) shall be allowed.

 

3.2.2.3.7

Checks – Crossties with acceptable splits as defined in para. 3.1.1, g) shall be allowed.

 

3.2.2.3.8

Bark Seams – Crossties with acceptable bark seams as defined in para. 3.1.1, h) shall be allowed.

 

3.2.2.3.9

Slanting Grain – Crossties with acceptable slanting grain as defined in para. 3.1.1, i) shall be allowed.

 

3.2.2.3.10

Excessive Wane – Crossties with acceptable saddlebacks as defined in para. 3.1.1, j) shall be allowed. Crossties with acceptable sledrunners as defined in para. 3.1.1, j) shall be allowed.

 

3.2.2.3.11

Wood Destroying Insect Infestation – Crossties with wood destroying insect infestation shall not be acceptable for use or purchase by CSX. See para. 3.1.1, i) for disposition instructions.

 

3.3	Timber Switch Tie Requirements (C) –

 

3.3.1

Acceptable Materials (C) – The acceptable types of wood for switch ties are:

 

a)

Oak {see 3.4.1, b), 5)}

 

b)

Black gum

 

c)

Red gum – provided heartwood does not exceed 50%.

 

3.3.2

Physical Requirements (C) – Except as hereinafter provided, all switch ties shall be free from any defects that may impair their strength or durability as switch ties, such as decay, rot, large splits, large shakes, slanting grain, large or numerous holes, or knots.

 

3.3.2.1

Manufacturing -

 

a)

All timber switch ties shall be straight, clean sawed, cut square at the ends, have bottom and top parallel, and the bark entirely removed except as hereinafter provided.

 

b)

A timber switch tie less than 15 foot long shall be considered straight:

 

1)

When a straight line along the top from the middle of one end to the middle of the other end lies more than two inches from either side, and

 

2)

When a straight line along a side from the middle of one end to the middle of the other end lies more than two inches from the top and the bottom of the tie.

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c)

A timber switch tie 15 foot long or more shall be considered straight:

 

1)

When a straight line along the top from the middle of one end to the middle of the other end is entirely within the tie, and

 

2)

When a straight line along a side from the middle of one end to the middle of the other end lies more than two inches from the top and the bottom of the tie.

 

d)

A timber switch tie is not well hewed or sawed when its surfaces are cut into with score marks more then 1/2 inch deep or when its surfaces are not even.

 

e)

The top and bottom of a timber switch tie will be considered parallel if any difference in the thickness at the ends does not exceed 1/2 inch.

 

f)

Timber switch ties shall be sawed on four sides.

 

g)

Except as hereinafter provided, timber switch ties shall not be less than 9 inches wide throughout the section between 12 inches from each end of the tie.

 

3.3.2.2

Dimensions –

 

a)

Switch ties shall be 7 inches thick.

 

b)

Switch ties shall be provided in the quantities ordered from the following lengths:

 

1)

9’– 0”

 

2)

10’– 0”

 

3)

11’– 0”

 

4)

12’– 0”

 

5)

13’– 0”

 

6)

14’– 0”

 

7)

15’– 0”

 

8)

16’– 0”

 

9)

16’– 6”

 

10)

23’– 0”

 

c)

The rail bearing area shall be defined as “the section of the switch tie between 12” from each end of the tie.”

 

d)

The lengths, thickness and widths specified are minimums for the standard sizes.

 

e)

Switch ties over 1 inch longer, thicker, or wider than the standard size ordered shall be rejected.

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f)

All thickness and widths requirements are minima and apply to the rail bearing area, which is that section of the tie between 12 inches from each end of the tie.

 

g)

A maximum of 1 inch wane is allowed in the rail bearing area on top or bottom of the tie.

 

h)

All determinations of widths shall be made on the top of the tie, which is the narrower of the horizontal surfaces, or the one with no heartwood if both horizontal surfaces are of the same width.

 

i)

In seasoned ties, thickness and width requirements shall be considered met if not more than 1/4” scant of those specified.

 

3.3.2.3

Malformation Tolerances –

 

3.3.2.3.1

Decay – Switch ties with decay shall not be acceptable for use or purchase by CSX (See para. 3.1.1, a).

 

3.3.2.3.2

Rot – Switch ties with rot shall not be acceptable for use or purchase by CSX (see para. 3.1.1, b).

 

3.3.2.3.3

Holes – Switch ties with large holes or several small holes with diameters equaling a large hole shall not be acceptable for use or purchase by CSX (see para. 3.1.1, c).

 

3.3.2.3.4

Knots – Switch ties with large knots or several small knots equaling to a large knot within the rail bearing area shall not be acceptable by CSX (see para. 3.1.1, d).

 

3.3.2.3.5

Shakes – Switch ties with a shake no greater than 1/3 the width of the tie and not nearer than 1 inch to any surface shall be allowed. Multiple ring shakes shall not be allowed (see para 3.1.1, e).

 

3.3.2.3.6

Splits – Switch ties with acceptable splits as defined in para. 3.1.1, f), shall be allowed.

 

3.3.2.3.7

Checks – Switch ties with acceptable splits as defined in para. 3.1.1, g), shall be allowed.

 

3.3.2.3.8

Bark Seams – Switch ties with acceptable bark seams as defined in para. 3.1.1, h), shall be allowed.

 

3.3.2.3.9

Slanting Grain – Switch ties with acceptable slanting grain as defined in para. 3.1.1, i), shall be allowed.

 

3.3.2.3.10

Wood Destroying Insect Infestation – Switch ties with wood destroying insect infestation shall not be acceptable for use or purchase by CSX. See para. 3.1.1, i) for disposition instructions.

 

3.4	Tie Processing (C) –

 

3.4.1

Unloading and Inspection (I) – Ties shall be unloaded and passed through a double-end trim saw, which shall expose

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interior defects and assures uniform length for mechanical handling at the plant and subsequently in the field.

 

a)

The inspection shall include both ends and all four sides for possible defects.

 

b)

Either a manual or semi-automatic unloading/ inspection system shall record the grade and specie and route the ties into bays designated as follows:

 

1)

Oak Main Line {see 3.4.1, b) , 5)}

 

2)

Oak Branch Line {see 3.4.1, b), 5)}

 

3)

Mixed Hardwood Main Line {see 3.4.1, b), 5)}

 

4)

Mixed Hardwood Branch Line {see 3.4.1, b), 5)}

 

5)

White Oak – It is the intent of CSX to restrict the use of white oak ties for both Crosstie and Switch Tie application in the Southeastern part of the United States. This restriction is being made to minimize and eliminate the occurrence of accelerated deterioration of ties made of white oak in this region. Either mixed hardwood ties or red oak ties shall be shipped to those locations designated by CSX. Red oaks shall be separated from mixed oaks in quantities as directed by CSX.

 

6)

Culls – All ties not meeting minimum standards for mainline or branchline ties.

 

c)

Ties, which do not meet this specification, are separated as rejects or culls and handled as directed by CSX Purchasing and Materials in the agreement.

 

3.4.2

Incising (I) –

 

a)

Ties shall be incised on four sides not less than  1/2 inch in depth.

 

b)

Incising shall cover from end-to-end on each side of the tie.

 

c)

At least 90% of the teeth contacting the tie shall be in place in each incisor head.

 

d)

All ties shall be incised.

 

3.4.3

Stacking (I) – Grade ties shall be stacked to provide proper air seasoning.

 

a)

Two to four inches of space shall be left between the ties so as to make continuous flues through the pile or stack.

 

b)

The foundation shall be stacked a minimum of 14” off the ground on treated or other suitable material to prevent transfer of decay.

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c)

No more than ten stacks or piles shall be placed side by side in a continuous row.

 

d)

A space of at least three feet shall be left between the rows of ties, except where shed drying is used.

 

e)

Firebreaks shall be maintained in accordance with the fire protection plan as established by plant management and approved by local government.

 

f)

The grounds and storage area shall be clear of debris, vegetation, and well drained (No standing water).

 

g)

When possible, rows shall be placed with the open side in the general direction of the prevailing wind.

 

h)

Each row shall carry information painted on the outside of the stack for the purpose of inventory record. Information shall include:

 

1)

pile or row number

 

2)

quantity

 

3)

specie

 

4)

date

 

5)

ownership

 

3.4.4

Seasoning (C) – Ties being air seasoned shall be held in stack until the amount of moisture in the wood will permit acceptable penetration and retention of preservative. In general, oak seasons in ten months and mixed hardwoods in six months.

 

a)

The maximum acceptable moisture content in oak shall be 50% using two inch increment borings.

 

b)

The maximum acceptable moisture content in mixed hardwood shall be 40% using two inch increment borings.

 

3.4.5

Boring and Branding (C) –

 

a)

Seasoned ties to be treated shall be re-inspected before treatment.

 

b)

Ties that are damaged or split beyond the limitations of this specification shall be removed.

 

c)

Ties shall be branded for identification using 1 1/2 inch lettering, having cutting edges 1/8 inch wide, and impregnated  1/4 inch into the end of each tie.

 

d)

Branding shall include ownership, origin and year treated.

 

e)

Ties shall have a visible saw kerf ▇▇▇▇ or some other approved marking to designate the sap side of the crosstie.

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3.4.6

Selective End Plates (C) –

 

a)

Seasoned ties which are split no more than  1/4 inch wide and with the split extending from one surface to another, shall be clamped and end-plated back to its original sawn dimensions, then returned to the material flow.

 

b)

Unseasoned ties, which are split no more than 1/8 inch wide and/or 4 inches long, shall be clamped and end plated back to its original dimensions, then returned to the material flow.

 

c)

Ties, which cannot be returned to acceptable dimensions, shall be rejected.

 

3.4.1

Tramming (I) –

 

a)

Prepared ties shall be loaded on trams and secured with wire banding or chains and counted.

 

b)

The number of ties on each tram shall be counted, verified, and recorded on a tram ticket or plant order.

 

3.4.8

Treatment (C) – Ties shall be treated using AWPA Standard P2 creosote, or using a creosote/petroleum blend with the petroleum based creosote component not to exceed 25%, to obtain 7# pcf net retention for oak, and 8.5# pcf for mixed hardwood governed by treating specifications as follows:

 

3.4.8.1

Rueping Process (AWPA-C-6) (C) – Properly air seasoned ties (crossties, switch ties, and crossing panels) that meet the moisture content requirements shall be treated using the Rueping process.

 

a)

The creosote shall be maintained at a minimum average of 180° F during the pressure period and pressurized to a maximum of 200 psi for mixed hardwood and 220 psi for oak.

 

b)

The specific treating parameters will vary with the age and construction of the treating plant. The supplier shall have available for CSX inspection the parameters for his operations. For acceptance the set up parameters must comply with the following:

 

1)      Hot Oil Treatment:		Oak 180° F/6 hour minimum
		MHW 180° F/4 1/2 hour minimum
2)      Creosote Pressure:		180 - 220 PSI
3)      Temperature:		180° - 210° F
4)      Vacuum:		Not less than 22”

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3.4.8.2

▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Drying (C) – This process shall only be used for ties produced from trees felled within the previous ninety days (three months) and do not meet the moisture content specified in 3, 4, 4 above.

 

a)

Ties shall be trammed with each layer separated by 3/8 inch minimum sticker placed at each end of the ties.

 

b)

The ties shall be heated and boiled in oil under vacuum in the treating cylinder until the moisture content of the wood is low enough to allow proper treatment and meet the requirements of Paragraph 3, 14 AWPA C–6.

 

3.4.8.3

Inspection of Treating Sheets and Graph (C) –

 

a)

When the ties are being treated, the plant operator shall maintain a log and a graph, or a graph only if treating controls are automatic, of the following parameters :

 

1)

time (no greater than 15 minute intervals)

 

2)

temperature

 

3)

pressure

 

4)

vacuum

 

5)

creosote tank contents

In the event graph equipment becomes inoperable, inaccurate, or graph becomes illegible, Contractor must cease treatment of ties for CSX until equipment is repaired.

 

b)

The contractor shall upon request from CSX provide the log and graph, and the tram ticket for review and inspection.

 

c)

For oak crossties, switch ties, and crossing timbers, a net retention of at least seven pounds per cubic foot, unless refusal takes place.

 

d)

For mixed hardwood crossties, a net retention of at least eight and one half pounds per cubic foot is required, unless refusal takes place.

 

3.5	Nail Plates (C) – Nail Plates shall be the approved method used to control splitting in ties for CSX.

 

3.5.1

Nail Plate application –

 

a)

Ties shall be selectively nail plated prior to treatment.

 

b)

Nail plates shall be applied to both ends of any tie plated.

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c)

Application of nail plates shall be subject and limited to ties with the maximum split dimension per paragraph 3.1.1, f), of this specification.

 

d)

Ties to be end plated shall have flat, smooth, sawn ends with no spurs.

 

e)

Nail end plates shall be applied by a mechanical device capable of exerting sufficient pressure to close splits bringing the tie back to its original sawn dimensions and with capacity to drive a nail end plate into the end of the tie using a pressure plate.

 

f)

Nail end plates shall be centered on the split (s) as practicable and securely applied against the end of the tie .

 

g)

No part of the nail end plate shall protrude beyond the edge of the tie. The nail end plate shall be positioned to avoid projecting over the edge of tie having the maximum permissible wane. If this is not practical, the protruding edge of the nail end plate shall be ground off, bent over and hammered into the tie, or otherwise treated to remove the potential for hand injuries.

 

h)

Exposed edges of installed nail end plates shall be checked for any burrs and snags made during application, and if found, removed by grinding, filing, or other means to eliminate potential hand injuries when installing the ties.

 

3.5.2

Nail Plate Design (C) – (see Figures 3.5.2-1 and 3.5.2-2).

 

a)

The material for nail plates shall be structural steel, ASTM A653, grade 40, 18-gage minimum and hot dipped galvanized, ASTM A924, coating designation G60.

 

b)

The size of the plates and number of teeth per plate shall be as shown on the attached drawings, “Nail Plates for Main Track Ties” and “Nail Plates for Side Track Ties”.

 

c)

Nail end plates shall be branded in 3/32 inch minimum height letters to include plate manufacturers name or symbol, CSX, plant (two letters), and year (two digits).

Examples of Plant Location Designations:

 

▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇		CSX		FL		99
Green Springs		CSX		GS		99
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇		CSX		GU		99
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇		CSX		MO		99

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NOTES.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION, STRUCTURAL STEEL. ASTM A653, GRADE 4, 18 GAGE MINIMUM. AND HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM A924. COATING DESIGNATION G60.

NUMBER AND ALIGNMENT OF ROWS TO BE DETERMINED BY THE PLATE MANUFACTURER. A MINIMUM OF 180 TEETH OR A MINIMUM DENSITY OF 4. 1 TEETH PER SQUARE INCH OF MEASURED PLATE AREA. WHICHEVER PROVIDES THE GREATEST NUMBER OF TEETH, IS REQUIRED.

PLATE FLATNESS, CONCAVITY OR CONVEXITY MEASURED WITH A STRAIGHT EDGE AND TAPER GAGE ACROSS EITHER THE WIDTH, LENGTH OR DIAGONALS ON THE TOOTHLESS SIDE SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.03125”.

BRAND LOCATION TO BE SELECTED BY MANUFACTURER OF PLATE.

NAIL PLATE

FOR MAIN TRACK TIES

Figure 3.5.2-1

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NOTES.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION, STRUCTURAL STEEL, ASTM A653, GRADE 4, 18 GAGE MINIMUM, AND HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM A924, COATING DESIGNATION G60.

NUMBER AND ALIGNMENT OF ROWS TO BE DETERMINED BY THE PLATE MANUFACTURER. A MINIMUM OF 120 TEETH OR A MINIMUM DENSITY OF 4. 0 TEETH PER SQUARE INCH OF MEASURED PLATE AREA, WHICHEVER PROVIDES THE GREATEST NUMBER OF TEETH, IS REQUIRED.

PLATE FLATNESS, CONCAVITY OR CONVEXITY MEASURED WITH A STRAIGHT EDGE AND TAPER GAGE ACROSS EITHER THE WIDTH, LENGTH OR DIAGONALS ON THE TOOTHLESS SIDE SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.03125”.

BRAND LOCATION TO BE SELECTED BY MANUFACTURER OF PLATE.

NAIL PLATE

FOR SIDE TRACK TIES

Figure 3.5.2-2

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3.6	Environmental (C) –

 

3.6.1

Environmental Regulations – All material shall comply with current environmental regulations.

 

3.6.2

Disposal Hazards – Material posing a possible disposal hazard, such as preservatives, insecticides or other sensitive disposables, shall be indicated in documentation and presented at the supplier vendor forum.

 

3.7	Safety (C) – The supplier shall observe all applicable Federal, State, and Local safety and operating rules and regulations.

 

3.8	Workmanship (C) – All ties and related components shall be manufactured, finished and comply with all AAR, and FRA standards for workmanship and/or certification.

 

4.0	Quality Assurance Provisions (C) –

 

a)

The supplier shall be responsible for insuring that the delivered ties meet the requirements as identified in the applicable paragraphs of this specification and as directed in the contract agreement.

 

b)

CSX also reserves the right to perform ad-hoc no notice inspections at the manufacturing plant or in the field to evaluate ties for quality and conformance with this specification.

 

c)

Final acceptance of ties shall be based on destination inspection by CSX at the location designated by CSX in the agreement.

 

5.0	Transportation (M) – CSX shall provide transportation direction with each order. The supplier shall ship via truck or rail to destinations as directed by CSX with each order.

 

6.0	Notes – This section not used.

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Issued		7/12/05

 

Prepared: ▇. ▇. ▇▇▇▇		▇. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇
Manager – Procurement		Engineer – MOW Standards

 

Reviewed:		Illegible
		Director, Fixed Plant Engineering

 

Approved:		Illegible
		Vice President, Engineering and Mechanical Standards and Quality

 

Approved:		Illegible
		Vice President, Engineering

Office of the Vice President, Engineering and Mechanical,

Standards and Quality

Jacksonville, Florida

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Appendix D

Capacity Commitment for Customer’s Green Ties

The combined Capacity Commitment is * million ties, plus or minus *%. The chart below reflects the specific monthly capacity for each Plant for dry ties. The capacity of a Plant is lower if the ties are to be boultonized. If *% of the ties to be treated at a Plant are to be boultonized, the capacity would be *% lower than the Capacity Commitment set forth in the following chart:

 

Kentucky		South Carolina		West Virginia		Total Per Month
*		*		*		*

If Customer specifies that ties provided by Customer to Provider shall be boultonized, then the specific monthly capacity of each Plant, as shown in the chart above, shall be decreased proportionately. By way of example and not limitation, should Customer specify that in January, * of the ties sent to the Florence, South Carolina Plant for treatment shall be boultonized, then the South Carolina Plant’s January Capacity Commitment shall be * ties. Should Customer specify that in January * of the * ties sent to the Florence, South Carolina Plant for treatment shall also be boultonized, then the South Carolina Plant’s January Capacity Commitment shall be * ties (* dry ties plus * less *%=*).