2x4, thanks for reinforcing my recollection that "most" single line ties were "standardized" at 8'6" in length, several of the posters mentioned other numbers that I did not recall. Switch ties and some others were longer to suit the purpose at hand, ie, switch stands (operating mechanisms) were commonly mounted on ties that extended from the "point" of the switch to minimize linkage misalignments that could occur if mounted on on different ties.
K-never seen them placed as you describe, thanks for the comment.
jimont-believe you are correct, the uneven power stroke on the steamers was known for inflicting great repetive impact stress on supporting structures, especially bridges; it was known as "loping", IIIRC(?). In addition to couterweights, a great number of schemes were developed to try to "even out" this pounding.
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