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Message: <blockquote data-quote="willieopperman" data-source="post: 1133938" data-attributes="member: 15427">Yellow wood is a softer type of wood when compared to Rhodesian teak etc.  That means it is also more porous so oil and other liquids could penetrate it easier.  I worked a lot with yellow wood sleepers and most of them had a blackish in colour layer around the edges due to the oil etc that penetrated the wood.  This do affect the visual appearance of the final product and the oil also tend to come to the surface for some time especially on really hot days.If you are looking for the browner types of wood ask the sales person for Kiaat sleepers.  They have really beautiful colours when treated properly.</blockquote>