Retrievable Railway Spikes
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Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #231 of 369 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This small esp-free file allows for retrieval of railway spikes from targets who are hit by TTW's railway rifle.
Only the standard TTW Railway Rifle is covered. This can easily be extended by simply duplicating the line in the text file and changing WeapRailwayRifle to any other weapon's editor ID.
Requirements:
JIP LN, xNVSE, Johnny, the usual stuff.
Installation:
Regular installation.
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Permissions:
Do whatever.
Support:
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This small esp-free file for Tale of Two Wastelands lets you retrieve railway spikes from targets hit by the railway rifle. It's a simple quality-of-life fix for players who want their ammo back. With 185 endorsements and recent updates, it's a reliable addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- No esp means it won't clutter your load order
- Solves a real annoyance for railway rifle users
- Active author — updated in January 2026
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the railway rifle — niche use case
- Requires Tale of Two Wastelands, so not for vanilla players
For Tale of Two Wastelands players who love the railway rifle and hate losing spikes. If you're a completionist or just want less ammo grinding, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't use the railway rifle or don't play TTW.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Tale of Two Wastelands installed before adding this mod.
- Since it's esp-free, just drop the file into your Data folder and enable it in your mod manager.
- Test with a few shots to confirm spikes are retrievable — if not, check your load order.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- S6S
- Version
- 1.01
- Downloads
- 3,442
- Endorsements
- 185
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 11/4/2023
- Updated
- 1/26/2026
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