Abstract: A baseplate for a railway fastening assembly supporting a railway rail on a railroad tie includes a first surface on a first side of the baseplate, a second surface on a second side of the baseplate opposite the first side, a first rib extending longitudinally along a first lengthwise edge of the baseplate and from the second surface, the first rib protruding substantially perpendicularly to the second surface such that the first rib extends at least partially over and abuts a first side face of the railroad tie; and a second rib extending longitudinally along a second lengthwise edge of the baseplate opposite the first lengthwise edge and from the second surface, the second rib protruding substantially perpendicularly to the second surface. The second rib extends at least partially over and abuts a second side face of the railroad tie that is opposite the first side face.

Abstract: A multifunction (multi) tool, such as a tool used for camping, is provided. In one aspect, the multi tool includes a single, unitary body having a hammer with a head, a face, and a handle. In a further aspect, the multi tool additionally includes one or more of: a spike; a U-shaped wrench opening; an elongate slot for engaging a pin of a D-shackle; an aperture for engaging a nut fastener; and a bottle opener. Such a multi tool replaces multiple tools, including a hammer, a crowbar, a wrench, and a bottle opener, with a single tool.

Abstract: This invention relates to a support plate for supporting a railway rail on a rail support member, said support plate comprising a lower surface for directly or indirectly contacting a mounting surface of the rail support member, an upper surface for directly or indirectly supporting the rail, and an intermediate region interposing the upper and lower surfaces, for reducing support plate weight.