Railroad Ballast in Michigan
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 $428.00 for 1 ton, delivery included
Larger loads cost less per ton: 500 tons is $28,035.00 ($56.07 per ton). Pick any quantity below for a delivered price.
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Free delivery anywhere in Michigan
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Weekday delivery, earliest Sep 15
“Went with them for railroad ballast, delivery had no delays at all and they kept me updated the whole time, super happy with it.”
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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
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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
Decided on railroad ballast from this company, and they kept me updated the whole time with free delivery included. Only tiny nitpick is the drop-off window shifted a bit, but everything showed up as expected and I'm happy with it.
Diane A. · Detroit, MI · Verified Buyer
Went with them for railroad ballast, delivery had no delays at all and they kept me updated the whole time, super happy with it.
Christine E. · Lansing, MI · Verified Buyer
Ordered railroad ballast from Michigan Rock Supply and it showed up right when I needed it. Free delivery was a nice bonus, and I'm really happy with how easy the whole thing was.
Karen C. · Warren, MI · Verified Buyer
Decided on railroad ballast from Michigan Rock Supply and it was exactly what I needed. Delivery arrived right on schedule, and I'd definitely order from them again.
Lisa D. · Sterling Heights, MI · Verified Buyer
Railroad Ballast has 4 verified customer reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
