Railroad Ballast in Maryland
Also known as: Ballast Stone, Track Ballast, Rail Ballast
Large angular railroad ballast, roughly 1 inch to 2.5 inches. Heavy crushed stone built to bear load and drain fast under rail track, heavy equipment pads, and access roads.
From $435.00 for 1 ton, delivery included
Larger loads cost less per ton: 500 tons is $31,535.00 ($63.07 per ton). Pick any quantity below for a delivered price.
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Free delivery anywhere in Maryland
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Weekday delivery, earliest Sep 15
“Needed railroad ballast for a drainage project and the team made it easy. Delivery showed up on the day they promised, and the driver was friendly and really careful about where he placed it. Super happy with how it all went.”
Greg M. · Verified Buyer
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Everything You Need to Know About Railroad Ballast
What Is Railroad Ballast?
Railroad ballast is a large, angular crushed stone, typically 1 inch to 2.5 inches, graded to interlock under heavy load while draining freely. Its primary job is to hold rail ties in place and keep water moving away from the track bed.
Beyond the rail yard, ballast makes an excellent foundation for heavy equipment pads, industrial access roads, and any application that needs a tough, free-draining base. For a finer compactable base, compare crusher run or road base.
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Material: Railroad Ballast
How to Measure
Measure the length and width of your project area in feet
Decide on depth in inches (2" for landscaping, 4" for driveways)
Enter the values above and we'll calculate the tonnage you need
Need help figuring out the right amount? We can help!
Call or text us at (301) 719-3485 and we'll help you calculate the right quantity for your project.
Not sure how much you need? The Stone Calculator has depth guides, coverage charts and worked examples for this material.
Common Uses
Rail Track Bed
Holds ties in place and drains the track structure.
Heavy Equipment Pads
Supports cranes, containers, and industrial loads.
Industrial Access Roads
Stands up to heavy truck and equipment traffic.
Large-Scale Drainage
Angular sizing keeps water moving under load.
Why Choose Railroad Ballast
High Load Capacity
Engineered to bear extreme weight.
Fast Drainage
Angular voids shed water quickly.
Interlocks Tightly
Resists movement and shifting under traffic.
Long Lasting
Durable hard stone holds up for years.
Customer Reviews
Needed railroad ballast for a drainage project and the team made it easy. Delivery showed up on the day they promised, and the driver was friendly and really careful about where he placed it. Super happy with how it all went.
Greg M. · Silver Spring, MD · Verified Buyer
Grabbed railroad ballast from these guys, fair pricing and everything went smooth.
Greg V. · Columbia, MD · Verified Buyer
Ordered railroad ballast from them and the whole ordering part was simple. Delivery showed up on the day they promised, which I really appreciated. The railroad ballast was exactly what I needed and I'd definitely use them again.
Megan R. · Annapolis, MD · Verified Buyer
Ordered railroad ballast from them and it showed up right when they said it would. The load was clean, easy to work with, and exactly what I needed. I'd definitely order again and recommend them.
Nicole S. · Silver Spring, MD · Verified Buyer
Railroad Ballast has 4 verified customer reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5.
