Railroad Ballast in New Mexico
For a New Mexico homeowner building a work pad or access route, Railroad Ballast helps form a drainage minded base away from runoff paths.
- Size: Roughly 1 inch to 2.5 inches
- Grading: Graded to interlock under load while draining freely
- Type: Large angular crushed stone
From $431 for 1 ton, delivery included (larger loads cost significantly less per ton)
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Everything You Need to Know About Railroad Ballast
Size and Grading
- Size
- Roughly 1 inch to 2.5 inches
- Grading
- Graded to interlock under load while draining freely
- Type
- Large angular crushed stone
A work pad or access route can fail quickly when monsoon runoff crosses the area instead of moving away from it. Caliche hardpan can send water sideways, and an arroyo may shift loose rock during a hard storm. Railroad Ballast is best kept out of the flow line and used where the base can remain protected from moving runoff.
For rail track, a heavy equipment pad, or an access road, Railroad Ballast provides an angular foundation that carries load while staying free draining. Grade the surrounding base to shed water before it reaches the stone, particularly in areas near the Rio Grande Valley or along the I twenty five corridor where runoff needs a clear route. Use this material in the supporting layer; choose a finer compactable material when the planned surface needs to bind together.
Quickly Calculate How Much You Need
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
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Call or text us at (505) 240-8790 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
Creates support around rail ties while water drains below the track.
Equipment Pad Base
Provides support for equipment, containers, and crane loads.
Worksite Road Surfacing
Handles regular travel by heavy vehicles and machinery.
Broad Drainage Areas
Angular stone sizing allows water to flow when weight is applied.
Why Choose Railroad Ballast
Weight-Bearing Strength
Made for extreme weight.
Rapid Water Release
Gaps between angular rock allow water to drain away quickly.
Firm Particle Lock
Traffic is less likely to shift the stone.
Service Life
Hard, durable rock is intended for years of use.
Railroad Ballast delivery across New Mexico
- Albuquerque
- Las Cruces
- Rio Rancho
- Santa Fe
- Roswell
- Farmington
- Hobbs
- Clovis
- Carlsbad
- Alamogordo
- Gallup
- Los Lunas
