Everywhere I go I see railway sleepers! On my way into Nottingham, Sat morn, I saw some sleeper benches, and immediately thought, 'I wish I had the camera with me'!
The first 3 pictures are Ruddington Country Park. The next picture is Foxton Lock (the crossing timbers are used to separate the grass from the reeds) Then, Coton Manor Gardens.
The final photos are random and from various customers

I think you're right about railway sleepers being found everywhere (It's not just a figment of your imagination !)
Keep taking the pictures.... It's great to see a wide a selection as possible.