Abstract: A railway spike for connecting an associated metal member with an associated wood member includes a head including an annular flange and a standoff extending axially from the flange. An intermediate section extends axially from the standoff. At least one holding ring is disposed on the intermediate section. The at least one holding ring extends radially away from the intermediate section and is adapted to engage the associated wood member. A shank extends axially from the standoff. The shank includes a thread which is adapted to engage the associated wood member.