"Slaymaker" forged, "KCS" is stamped on the front hasp, and the year "1956" on the reverse. The N&W and the Southern Railway continued as separate railroads operating under a single holding company. The company operates as the leading subsidiary of CSX Corporation, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Thousands of Remotes and Keys in Stock. It served mainly as a transcontinental bridge line between Denver, and Salt Lake City, Utah. Whoever did the handywork, most likely a purist, did a great job. A "Slaymaker" Santa Fe steel switch lock. Another line was built to Pioneer by 1903. The drop cover is very snug, and has excellent spring action, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. the back and appears to be a standard Fraim designed The brass rivets complement the overall appearance of the locks' body. Oiling slows down the natural corrosion, and helps Mother Nature form a natural patina, such as this lock The spring drop is very snug, the hasp opens and latches with ease. Louisville & Nashville brass signal locks. 'Slaymaker' forged, the lock is in great condition. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. For sale is a Southern Pacific brass utility lock. Total track mileage at the company's height was just over 72 miles. The identity of the Louisiana & Arkansas gradually disappeared in the 1950s and 1960s, as the Kansas City Southern name was adopted for all properties. Climax Co", the front of the hasp is clearly stamped "A&WP." From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to In 1952, despite the war in Korea, Americans considered themselves to be prospering with average worker earning $3,400 per year, a college teacher could expect to earn $5,100 per year. A coal hauler, the Huntingdon and Broad Top Mountain Railroad and Coal Company was chartered on May 6, 1852, and organized on January 10, 1853. The dark brass hasp and brass rivets complement the locks' overall appearance. Still sporting its original spike chain, the initials "DM&IR" are clearly stamped on the back along with a stamped rivet "77." Is a "Keyline" forged SSW repair track steel switch lock. I doubt if I'll ever acquire another C&A lock set like this handsome pair. The key works great with the lock and make a very nice set! Fourteen years older than the Slaymaker lock above, this lock stands out among others. A great addition for your signal lock showcase! U.S. President Ronald Reagan is shot in the chest outside a Washington, D.C. hotel by John Hinckley, Jr. Two police officers and Press Secretary James Brady are also wounded. "N&W Signal Dept." PRICE: PRICE: Dont see this option? A rare Union Pacific 'Motive Power & Cab' switch lock. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader, is slain in Memphis (April 4). Still sporting its original spike chain, the brass rivets complement the overall appearance of the lock. The numerical numbers "248" are stamped under the drop cover, this states the lock was forged during the "second quarter of 1948." # 12699. This post-merger lock + post-merger lock below = nice pair! 1952 also saw the 1st landing by an airplane at the North Pole. Another nice clean lock that has been well kept. I paired this one up with a great looking SP CS 4S switch key. PRICE: Harry S. Truman is sworn in for a full term, as President of the United States. Still sporting the original spike chain, the drop cover is snug and has excellent spring action, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Shop our selection today. key although not hallmarked. At age 47 and just 5 days before his 48th birthday, Al Unser Sr. became the oldest winner of the Indianapolis 500 and only the second driver to win the event four times. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. "Yale" forged, the lock is in great working condition. The stamped number "2" is not a key code number. Note: The Dayton Mfg. Some poor fool who did not know any better had painted this lock. WebEarly 1900s Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad Brass Key with Bohannan Switch Lock - Working Pair. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. "Slaymaker" forged, "Erie RR" is clearly stamped on the front hasp. AT&SFRY (Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway) switch key. Has the Adlake hallmark. SPOKANE Marie steel and brass switch lock. "Adlake" forged, the initials "C&O" are clearly stamped on the back. The back of the hasp is stamped "S / 1959." "WM RY" is stamped on the front hasp and "1951" stamped on the reverse. President Kennedy begins blockade of Cuba by banning all Cuban imports and exports. It was approved by Congress in 1864 and given nearly forty million acres (62,000 sq mi; 160,000 km2) of land grants, which it used to raise money in Europe for construction. The lock has aged well and sports a handsome dark patina. The spring drop is snug and has good spring action, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. OREGON ERR stamped Many more cars in America were now fitted with automatic gearboxes and gas cost 25 cents per gallon. The Coca-Cola Company debuts its first diet drink, TaB cola. Like new! What makes this Frisco lock somewhat special, is it beat the name change. Still looking good at age 83 and in great condition is this "Adlake" forged, Southern Pacific steel switch lock. I was still furloughed from the N&W; I witnessed Chrysler Corp offer the 1st car rebates. "Adlake" forged, the original spike chain is attached, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. A popular railroad lock for sale is this Monon steel switch lock. on the barrel as well. To create a demand for its services, the railroad set up real estate offices and sold farmland from the land grants that it was awarded by Congress. Popular among collectors are the N&W cast-brass switch locks. This lock is an unofficial survivor! Its primary connections included Chicago, Minneapolis-Saint Paul, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Denver. I don't find it a big deal, after all, the locks are antiques, which I like to call relics. Co. Atlantic and Pacific Railroad padlock Slaymaker Berry diamond logo $250.00 AmExCo embossed railroad express padlock. Still sporting its original spike chain, the lock is in great condition, the spring drop is snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. spelled out ERIE RR key. A very attractive Norfolk & Western brass switch lock set. This is the first time I've come across an NKP track department lock. Here's a great looking southern oldie, a Central of Georgia Railroad steel switch lock. A very clean, well functioning lock! old key and in excellent condition. Still sporting its original spike chain, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Black Monday: Stock market levels fall sharply on Wall Street and around the world. U.S. announces it will substantially increase its number of troops in Vietnam, while demonstrations are held across the United States against the war. The PRR knobby brass key works great! I paired the lock with a very nice Wabash key. It is the first time a World Series will not be played since 1904. nice display piece and harder to find these days. A few decades older, the A&W brass key is a great match! Forged by the "J.H. The numerical numbers ""362" are stamped under the drop cover, this states the lock was forged during the "third quarter of 1962." wear. CO stamped on the front with A&W logo on the The name "Frisco" is clearly stamped on the back. President Ronald Reagan signs a bill creating a federal holiday on the third Monday of every January to honor American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Washington Redskins beat the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII. Today the railroad is more vibrant than ever, succeeding in a region where many rail operators have failed, by making sound investments and a focus on the long term. In 1889, it successfully developed and marketed the first automatic highway crossing bell warning device. While supplies last. A railroad Team Track is a siding where boxcars can be spotted for loading/unloading. To match the locks' date stamp, I've matched it up with a very nice SP CS-45 Slaymaker brass key. The New York Yankees win the series. The Hocking Valley brass key make a nice match. The CP's $31 billion acquistion will allow the two railroads to combine to form, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad (see map) of CPKC It will be first single-line railway connecting the U.S., Mexico and Canada. A very nice KATY steel switch lock. The former competitors networks integrated poorly with each other, and the railroad filed for bankruptcy within two years. CITY SOUTHERN RAILROAD, Item By 1966, all reference to the Louisiana & Arkansas had disappeared from the annual stockholder reports of Kansas City Southern. Note: The frontside hasp is stamped "CS 4S." It was financed by the interests behind the Anaconda Copper Mining Company and operated primarily to carry copper ore from the mines at Butte, Montana to the smelters at Anaconda, Montana, although the company was chartered as a common carrier and also carried passengers and general freight. The spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Purchased from the daughter of a former Chattahoochee Valley railroader, the lock is "Fraim" forged. A great looking lock set! The Pacific Electric Railway Company, nicknamed the Red Cars, was a privately owned mass transit system in Southern California consisting of electrically powered streetcars, interurban cars, and buses and was the largest electric railway system in the world in the 1920s. UP (Union Pacific Railroad) switch key. Has the Adlake hallmark. Winston Churchill, in a broadcast address to the United States, condemns the Munich Agreement as a defeat, and calls upon America and Western Europe to prepare for armed resistance against Hitler. # 12930. The Bangor & Aroostook Railroad (reporting mark BAR) was a United States railroad company that brought rail service to Aroostook County in northern Maine. Same Adlake lock as above only with a N&W (NKP) style drop. Although the key works well with the lock, I cannot state if this is the original. Another handsome Chattahoochee Valley steel switch lock. "Adlake" forged, the initials "UP RR Switch No.1" are clearly stamped on the back. The spring drop is snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Until the decline in anthracite loadings in the Coal Region after World War II, it was one of the most prosperous corporations in the United States. Although there is no foundry stamp mark on the lock, it has "Fraims" handy-work written all over it. The lock still has its original spike chain. Another rare matching set! A handsome set! As it happens, the key bit can be worn down too. A very nice Maine Central steel switch lock. A Fraim-PE brass key works well with this relic! Still sporting its original spike chain, the lock is in great condition. The Sahara Desert experiences snow for 30 minutes. The Georgia Railroad was the first to be merged away. Now part of the CSX Transportation Co. Elvis Presley releases his first gold album titled Elvis Presley in the United States. DL&W A very clean Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range steel switch lock. I just hope I can find a good home for it. RAILROAD, Item WebMany keys can be bought for less than $50, but the rarest keys can fetch over $1000! Forged by the 'Adams & Westlake Co.,' "NA SIGNAL" is clearly stamped on frontside hasp. The original spike chain attached, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. It is now owned by Larry Kirkeby and John Manos, effective July 1, 1994. A handsome Louisville & Nashville steel switch lock set. Smaller in size than most TH locks, its in great working condition, the hasp unlocks and latches with ease. One of the greatest moments in Major League Baseball history occurs when the New York Giants' Bobby Thomson hits a game-winning home run in the bottom of the 9th inning off of Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca, to win the National League pennant after being down 14 games. "Adlake" forged forged, the initials "AT&SF RY S" are clearly stamped on the back. Movies included "Twelve Angry Men" and "The Bridge Over the River Kwai," and TV showed "Perry Mason" and "Maverick" for the first time. A well taken care of New York Central steel switch lock. There are a myriad of C&NW steel switch locks in circulation, but you do not see too many brass switch lock sets. The Clinchfield Railroad (reporting mark CRR) was an operating and holding company for the Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railway (reporting mark CCO). Works great! The brass BAR stamped key is an original. Commonly referred to as the Burlington Route, the Burlington or as the Q, it operated extensive trackage in the states of Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and also in New Mexico and Texas through subsidiaries Colorado and Southern Railway, Fort Worth and Denver Railway, and Burlington-Rock Island Railroad. For the deep thinkers, maybe a silent homage aimed at another great lock master. "Adlake" forged, the initials "CS 4S" are stamped on the frontside hasp and "SP CO" is stamped on the back. "Slaymaker" forged, the lock is clearly stamped "SP ATSF" on the frontside hasp, and "1961" on the back. Ruth Carol Taylor is the first African American woman hired as a flight attendant. The "Yale" trademark is stamped on the back. The M&O was chartered in January and February 1848 by the states of Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The original Monon brass key make a great pair. "KCS" is stamped in very large serif letters on the back. The 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution is enacted. $75.00, How Switch keys abundant, but scarce switch locks, this one is in excellent condition. "N&W" is clearly stamped on the body. The railroad operates approximately 21,000 route miles of track. from Fraim. The spring drop lost it's spring action, but is secure, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Its mainline route proved influential in the development and economic growth of the Southern Tier, including cities such as Binghamton, Elmira, and Hornell. The Japanese car imports account for half the US import market following the energy crisis and increase in fuel prices that fuels demand for economy cars. Nice key. Click Here To Ask Us A Question. "Slaymake" forged, the initials "GN RY" are clearly stamped on the front hasp, the year "1968 S" stamped on the reverse. "Adlake" forged, "N&W" is clearly stamped on the back with a year rivet "75." This is a solid fact! back. Over the years, Mother Nature has produced a natural dark black patina. The St. Louis-San Francisco Railway (reporting mark SLSF) commonly known as the "Frisco," was a railroad that operated in the Midwest and South Central United States from 1876 to April 17, 1980. The first episodes of As the World Turns and The Edge of Night are broadcast on the CBS Television Network in the United States. The Soviet Union launched the first space satellite Sputnik 1. Aretha Franklin becomes the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The original Monon brass key works well with the lock. When a SY lock pops up for sale, it is almost always without a key. An "Adlake" brass switch lock with the brass PC stamped key. Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines. In great condition, some previous owner took real good care of this lock. When the late 20th century writer and poet Carl Sandburg, visited the Chicago Stockyards, he later presented the city (and nation) with his famous poem, "Chicago-Hog Butcher for the World". "MKT RR" is clearly stamped on the back of the lock, along with a stamped year rivet "80." For collectors my age, Federal Reserve interest rates year end = 11.75%. A great looking 70 year old Chesapeake & Ohio steel switch lock. The Washington Redskins defeat the New York Giants 72-41 in the highest scoring game in National Football League history. This L&N lock set and the set above, make a great 93 year old pair! Construction of Hoover Dam is completed in the United States. one small dent in the barrel end seen from the reverse The lock has been polished, and is in great condition. made by Romer & Co. Although the chain is not from the foundry, for more originality, I added one to it's keeper. A very nice Pan American steel switch lock. The year "1958" is stamped on the reverse. In sports, Jackie Robinson is 1st African American elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame. In 1983, Guilford Transportation Industries (GTI) purchased the bankrupt Boston & Maine (B&M). In 1952 America is six years into the "baby boomer" era, the "Today Show" premieres with Dave Garroway & Jack Lescoulie on NBC-TV. Three years younger than the North Western switch lock above, the lock is in fine condition. The body of the lock is clearly stamped "MC RR" on one side and 'WB" (Bohanan initials) on the flip side. The Missouri, Kansas, & Texas Railroad (reporting mark MKT) was a former Class I railroad company in the United States, with its last headquarters in Dallas. The lock is in good condition. The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCS), owned by Kansas City Southern, is the smallest and second-oldest Class I railroad company still in operation. In sports, the Cincinnati Reds sweep the NY Yankees to win the World Series. Also, in 1964, the first Kennedy half dollar is issued. $30.00, ERIE A great matching Adlake key to match! "Fraim" forged, "C&NW" is clearly stamped on the front brass hasp and Fraim stamped on the back body. It is a Class III terminal switching railroad, incorporated in the State of Virginia as the Southeastern and Atlantic Railroad Company on March 4, 1896, currently operating over 26 miles of road in the Hampton Roads communities of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Chesapeake. The original Fraim-L&N brass key make another great set! "Slaymaker" forged, the lock is in excellent working condition. but doesn't detract significantly from this early I recently acquired 5 L&N Western Railroad Supply Co. (WRRS Co.) signal locks and, even though I have a hex key, it seems I've mis-placed it for the time being. Along with attractive brass rivets, Mother Nature has produced a natural dark patina, which complement the overall appearance of the lock. The original spike chain is attached. This sad day thrust Lyndon Johnson into the role of president and the murder two days later of Lee Harvey Oswald by nightclub owner Jack Ruby. Celebrating a 101st birthday, for sale is this very rare cast-brass N&W switch lock. All dressed up and no where to go. A Louisiana & Arkansas steel switch lock set. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is established. All said, considering the R&B locks don't circulate that often, this is a very nice set to take another look at. The lock is in good condition, the spring drop is snug, the hasp has good spring action. This sharp looking "Slaymaker" lock is like new! The year 1980 witnessed many tragedies. President Ronald Reagan is privately sworn in for a second term in office (publicly sworn in, January 21). This "waffle" style lock is in excellent condition, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Yet another great looking Frisco steel switch lock for sale., "Adlake" forged, "Frisco" is clearly stamped on the back along with a stamped year rivet "79." For it's age, the lock is in good condition, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Right out of the "Roaring Twenties" era and for sale is another very attractive Louisville & Nashville steel switch lock. In Los Angeles, the first MLB baseball game is played at Dodger Stadium. Just listed is this great looking D&RGW steel switch lock. Still sporting its original spike chain, the lock is in great condition. I believe this stamp mark to be a mistake, which was caught at the foundry. This Super condition and ready to display. "Adlake" forged, the initials"CB&Q RR" are clearly stamped on the back. Still sporting its original spike chain, the handsome brass rivets complement the overall appearance of the locks' dark patina. The matching NYCS brass key make a very fine duo. A great conversation piece and a very nice lock set for a boomer collector born in 1964! The U.S. Army inducts Elvis Presley, transforming The King Of Rock & Roll into U.S. COAST LINE, Item yr=d.getFullYear(); Here at home in 1988, Chicago gives Cubs right to install lights & play up to 18 night games. Lock includes the original brass Mopac stamped key. D&RGW (Denver & Rio Grande Western) switch key. Adlake hallmark. This key has no excessive wear and The remaining middle portion from Crossville to Nashville went to its old and not at all friendly rival, the Louisville & Nashville. Similar in body style like the B&O brass locks, the chain is made of a very thick gauge. A great looking lock set! remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. The Southern Pacific Transportation Company (reporting mark SP), earlier Southern Pacific Railroad and Southern Pacific Company, and usually called the Southern Pacific or (from the railroad's initials) Espee, was an American Class I railroad. The year 1968 would bring much sadness to our country. Although it's missing it's chain, the lock is in good condition, the spring drop is snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. standard Slaymaker key from the "Adlake" forged, the initials "SAL RR" are clearly stamped on the back. Another sharp looking Nickel Plate switch lock set. Despite the name, its main line never served Santa Fe, New Mexico, as the terrain was too difficult; the town ultimately was reached by a branch line from Lamy. The spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. The numerical numbers "263" are stamped under the drop cover, this states the lock was forged during the "second quarter of 1963." A Norfolk & Portsmouth Railroad brass switch lock set. A real beauty for sale is this "Adlake" Grand Trunk Railway steel switch lock. a hard to find variation for sure. Marie Railroad. I've paired this relic up with a very nice BR brass key. An attractive Chicago-Rock Island & Pacific Railroad switch lock set. The Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad (reporting mark DRGW), often shortened to Rio Grande, D&RG or D&RGW, formerly the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, was an American Class I railroad company. Most likely used in Ohio's coal fields, the lock has a nice "coal gray" patina. The matching WP brass key works well with the lock and make an attractive set to add to your collection! I've matched this lock up with a very nice SP 47 brass key. Not sure of which The year "1921" is stamped on it's frontside hasp. A rare New York Central Moon steel switch lock set. a nice key all around with great pocket wear. For sale is a New York & Long Branch brass lock set. This is the standard Union Pacific switch The spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. It was headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, for most of its 150-year existence. In later years, Louis W. Menk became president of the Northern Pacific, and then he brought it together with the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, the Great Northern Railway, and the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway on March 2, 1970, to form the Burlington Northern Railroad. Below is a summary of our original parts and remanufactured products for the 1965 Ford comet line. Lock and key must be in same condition as when shipped. Bohannon hallmarked key marked HVRR on the front in The lock is the size of a (cast brass) switch lock and is in great working condition. After 19 years hosting the CBS Evening News, Walter Cronkite signs off for the last time. To make the set complete, I've matched it up with a very nice original PRR brass car key. The Butte, Anaconda and Pacific Railway (reporting mark BAP) is a short line railroad in the U.S. state of Montana which was incorporated in 1891. $35.00, Item On February 9, 1964, the Beatles first appeared on the, Ed Sullivan show (73.7 million viewers). I hope my suggestion will be of some help. The intention of the D&RGW (aka the "Western") was to work eastward from Provo to an eventual link with westward bound D&RG in Colorado. STLSFRY CO (St. Louis San Francisco Railway Co) CS key. Adlake hallmark. A handsome pair of brass CB&Q utility lock sets. The lock is "Adlake" forged, the initials "CV RY" are clearly stamped on the back. As always, Happy Hunting! In sports, Honus Wagner, 42, is oldest to hit an inside-the-park homerun and women are allowed to attend a boxing match. "Adlake" forged, the initials "SPT CO CS 4S" are stamped on the back, along with a stamped year rivet "78." Having hired out in 1974, I opened many of just this style of N&W locks. In the shadows of the other great lock masters in the U.S. at the time, the Dayton Manufacturing Company is often over-looked. Great! The United States and Philippines troops fight the Battle of Bataan against Japanese forces. Ten years younger than the lock above is another C&O oldie. "Adlake" forged, the numerical numbers "116" are stamped under the drop cover; this states the lock was forged in the "first quarter of 1916." The matching GT RY brass key make a great set. No damage and After several reorganizations, passenger service was abandoned in 1933. 1957 witnessed the continued growth of bigger taller tail fins on new cars and more lights, bigger with more powerful engines and an average car sold for $2,749. "Adlake" forged, the lock is in excellent condition, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Nice Edaville Railroad is opened in Massachusetts as the first railway theme park. The lock has its original 8 inch spike chain attached. "Adlake" forged, the lock is clearly stamped "WP RR." "Adlake" forged, the initials "BR" are clearly stamped on the back. WebMAKE THE SWITCH. NOT A REPLICA. I paired the lock up with a very nice B&O-Slaymaker brass key. Twenty-three years younger than the C&O lock above is another nice Chesapeake & Ohio switch lock set. The Southern signal keys are scarcer than the locks, but I managed to find a key that works just fine. Despite being chartered to serve the city, the railroad chose to bypass Santa Fe, due to the engineering challenges of the mountainous terrain. The railroad properties of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company, which had been operated under a lease for 90 years by CSX and its predecessors, were formally merged into Seaboard System Railroad. Offering rare and unique railroad items with a special emphasis on western artifacts from the golden era of Americas romance with steam railroads.

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