railroad board

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Scope note
A relatively thin cardboard made from recycled paper; it is clay-coated or surfaced with white paper. Railroad board is often made water resistant to prevent buckling when waterborne paint is used or because of handling with wet hands. Four and six-ply are common thicknesses and it is typically found in black, white, or one of several lackluster, dyed colors.
railroad board
Accepted term: 10-Feb-2025