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Ballast Rock

Also known as: railway ballast, rail ballast, track ballast, ballast stone, AREMA ballast

Heavy, durable crushed stone for railway and heavy infrastructure support.

Density
2,800 lb/yd³ (1.66 t/m³)
Sizes available
2 sizes
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Ballast rock is large, angular, uniformly sized crushed stone used primarily for railway track beds. It distributes load, provides drainage, and resists track movement. Also used for heavy-duty structural applications where high bearing capacity and drainage are both required.

Available sizes

Size Best for
1"–2" Light rail, equipment pad sub-base
2"–3" Standard rail ballast, heavy structural support

Common uses

  • Railway track beds
  • Heavy equipment pads
  • Industrial structural support

Specifications

Angular, high-durability source rock
Uniform sizing for load distribution
Meets AREMA specs where required
Density: 2,800 lb/yd³ (1.66 t/m³)

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