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The initials "MN&S RY" are clearly stamped on the back along with a stamped year rivet "80." Conrail was broken-up in 1999, and portions of its system were transferred to CSX and Norfolk Southern Railway, with CSX acquiring most of the old New York Central trackage. back. In 1951, the new United Nations headquarters officially opens in New York City. "WM RR" is stamped on the front hasp and body, and "Fraim" on the back hasp as well. The Monkees television series premieres on NBC. Pope John XXIII succeeds Pope Pius XII as the 261st pope. The VGN was created to transport high quality "smokeless" bituminous coal from southern West Virginia to port at Hampton Roads. Later that year Elvis Presley, the king of rock and roll dies in his home in Graceland at age 42. The first monkey astronaut, Albert I, is launched into space from White Sands, New Mexico. OREGON For the deep thinkers, maybe a silent homage aimed at another great lock master. The economic downturn of the 1980s coupled with the departure of heavy industry from northern Maine forced the railroad to seek a buyer and end operations in 2003. NEW "Slaymake" forged, the initials "GN RY" are clearly stamped on the front hasp, the year "1968 S" stamped on the reverse. $30.00, ERIE John Dillinger breaks out of Crown Point County Jail with a wooden gun and, a few months later is shot dead in a Chicago alley by FBI agents. Marie brass key make a great pair. This SF lock not only looks great but works great too. Mother Nature has blessed it with a superb dark patina. $285.00, BALTIMORE YORK CHICAGO & St. LOUIS RAILROAD, Item Super early key with deep beautiful markings. Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. The spring drop is snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. a darker patina with nice markings. The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad was a Class I railroad that linked Chicago to southern Illinois, St. Louis, and Evansville. Canadian National Railway Company (CN), corporation created by the Canadian government in 1918 to operate a number of nationalized railroads (including the old Grand Trunk lines, the Intercolonial Railway, the National Transcontinental Railway, and the Canadian Northern Railway) as one of Canadas two transcontinental railroad systems. The Staggers Rail Act of 1980 is a United States federal law that deregulated the American railroad industry to a significant extent, and it replaced the regulatory structure that had existed since the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. The lock is in excellent condition, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. "Adlake" forged, the initials "BA&P" are clearly stamped on the back along with a stamped year rivet "77." Here at home in 1988, Chicago gives Cubs right to install lights & play up to 18 night games. Blessed with a great dark patina, the attractive brass rivets complement the overall appearance of the lock. The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad is ordered liquidated due to bankruptcy and debt owed to creditors. The 1958 World Series was a rematch of the 1957 Series, with the New York Yankees beating the defending champion Milwaukee Braves in seven games for their 18th title. Soon after, all switch locks and keys would be stamped GTW or GTW RR. Also, like a myriad of old railroad locks, over years of use, the release pin wears down, and the key won't "pop the hasp" open. COLORADO cut for the Erie. Richard Hauptmann, convicted of the Lindbergh kidnapping and murder in 1932, is executed by electrocution in New Jersey State Prison. The spring drop is very snug, because of it's age, you must pull up on the hasp while turning the key. spelled out ERIE RR key. In 1980, SCL merged with Chessie System to form CSX Corporation. A nice all around utility lock/locks from a very popular railroad. Copyright 2020 Railtiques.com. This set + the set below = great pair! on the front with a T for telegraph, tool house Still sporting its original spike chain, the spring drop is snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. "Adlake" forged forged, the initials "AT&SF RY S" are clearly stamped on the back. I believe this lock has seen little service, and has hardly been broken in. Due to the N&W-Nickel Plate and Wabash merger, this lock requires a Wabash style key (as pictured). Some poor fool who did not know any better had painted this lock. 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 Chicago-Rock Island & Pacific Railroad (CRI&P RR) (reporting marks RI, ROCK) was a Class I railroad in the United States. A MoPac steel/brass switch lock stamped "MP MW." There is usually no need to attach the hand wrench to the extension, for most hex nuts are not that tight to unscrew. Total track mileage at the company's height was just over 72 miles. The numerical numbers "163" are stamped under the drop cover, this states the lock was forged sometime during the "first quarter of 1963." A fine set it is too, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Although the aluminum key is not the original, it still works well with the lock. Privacy, Have Questions? The Norfolk Southern Corporation was created in response to the creation of the CSX Corporation (its rail system was later transformed to CSX Transportation in 1986). A great looking Pennsy set! The bright brass Rock key make a nice match. To latch, the key must be in the starting position. A unique and very rare relic! Martin Luther King Jr. denounces the Vietnam War during his sermon at the Riverside Church in New York City. & MISSOURI RAILROAD in NEBRASKA, Item For all sales, please refer to my Payment page. example of a switch key from the Burlington Route ownership The Tennessee Central Railway was founded in 1884 as the Nashville and Knoxville Railroad by Alexander S. Crawford. # 12931. A nice dark patina has begun radiating on the back, and if left outside, Mother Nature will complete the job. Keys shown are not the original. "Adlake" forged "Soo Line" is clearly stamped on the back. The Grand Trunk, its subsidiaries, and the Canadian Government Railways were precursors of today's Canadian National Railway. Another great looking Frisco lock for sale, is this steel "Adlake" switch lock. For sale are two Atchison-Topeka & Santa Fe and one Kansas City Terminal signal locks. Like new! The spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. $75.00 ARR, Adlake. A Fraim-PE brass key works well with this relic! Here's a lock off a fallen flag that you do not see that often. At least we know the foundry year it was made, which is 1952. Note: Although B&O local station locks (used at B&O terminus stations) are not rare, a well kept lock set like this one are still hard to find. Although there are no visible foundry stamp marks, the lock is most likely Fraim or Adlake forged. For collectors who haven't thought of this, my solution to forgo a signal key, was to use a 2 inch extension attached to the 9/16 drive socket. Still sporting its original spike chain, the lock is in excellent condition. The Burlington brass key works great with this relic and together make a handsome lock set. First-generation diesel locomotives operated on BAR until they were museum pieces. "Adlake" forged, the lock is clearly stamped "WP RR." The numerical numbers "252" are stamped under the drop cover, this states the lock was forged during the "second quarter of 1952." ERR stamped "T&W RR" is clearly stamped on the frontside hasp. Enduring the elements while in service, Mother Nature has produced a natural dark black patina. Please call ahead for an appointment 480 The railroad operates approximately 21,000 route miles of track. The matching CNR brass key make this another perfect marriage! "Adlake" forged, the initials "D&RGW" are clearly stamped on the back. The Steel strike of 1919 begins across the United States. "Adlake" forged, the initials "CRI&P" are clearly stamped on the back. The initials "M RY" are clearly stamped on the front hasp. "Adlake" forged, the initials "FP&E" are clearly stamped on the back. The funeral of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, is held at Christ Church Oyster Bay, Long Island; Roosevelt had died in his sleep at the age of 60, two days earlier. Still sporting its original spike chain, the lock is in good condition, the spring drop is snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. 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. The Soviet Union launched the first space satellite Sputnik 1. CRI&P (Chicago Rock Island & Pacific) RT key. RT stands for Rip Track. The hasp opens and latches nicely. The initials "PT Co" are clearly stamped on the back. Most are Swiss made. Both roads had trackage rights on each others main line's, and would've shared servicing the Team Track. Like a myriad of old railroad locks, over years of use, the release pin wears down, and the key won't "pop the hasp" open. Thousands of Remotes and Keys in Stock. Along with attractive brass rivets, Mother Nature has produced a natural dark patina, which complement the overall appearance of the lock. Although the key is not the original, it works well with the lock. Another nice MoPac lock set for sale is this "Slaymaker" forged steel lock. A very attractive Chicago & Eastern Illinois steel switch lock set. Popular among collectors, the Frisco Railroad was formed from the Missouri Division and Central Division of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad. Note: By late 1880, William Bell had begun to organize railway construction in Utah that would become the Palmer controlled Denver & Rio Grande Western Railway in mid-1881. A Big 4 brass switch lock. Cecil B. DeMille's epic film The Ten Commandments, starring Charlton Heston as Moses, is released in the United States. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O), first steam-operated railway in the United States to be chartered as a common carrier of freight and passengers (1827). The BN brass key is a great match! and not the regular switch cut. Still sporting its original spike chain, it opens and latches well. keying that someone is for sure looking for. Forged by the "Adams & Westlake Co.," the lock is in excellent condition, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Still sporting its original spike chain, the drop cover is very snug and has excellent spring action, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. The Adlake IC key make this a great match! 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." In 2006 the railroad was rebranded as Pan Am as well. Just like the R&B lock above, the lock is "Adlake" forged. Just a super nice key all around. Sporting its original spike chain, the lock is in great condition, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. In California, the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge opens to traffic. Another first time listing is this Chattahoochee Valley brass and steel switch lock. It unlocks and latches like it just left the factory yesterday. 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. Album of the Year: Sgt. The attractive brass rivets and hasp complement the overall appearance of the lock. Fast Food restaurants were growing in popularity, but the scourge of Polio hit many thousands of families ( 50,000 estimated ). Absolutely! This railroad was constructed to join the Macon & Western Railroad at Macon, Georgia, and run to Savannah. Original chain attached, the initials "L&N" are clearly stamped on the front hasp. The brass rivets complement the overall appearance of the locks' body. An "Adlake" forged steel switch lock. On July 19, 2007, Patriot Rail Corporation, the parent company which acquired Rarus Railway in May 2007, announced that the railway's name was officially changed back to Butte, Anaconda and Pacific Railway. The lock is in very good condition, the spring drop is snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Still sporting its original spike chain, "SL&SF RR" is stamped on the back, along with a stamped year rivet "80." Marie Railroad (reporting mark SOO) was a Class I railroad subsidiary of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the Midwest United States. "Adlake" forged, the lock is clearly stamped "NP SWITCH" on the backside. The spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Martin Luther King Jr. denounces the Vietnam War during his sermon at the Riverside Church in New York City. 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. Good age comparison, this C&O lock and the 2 C&O locks above @ 23 years, 13 years apart respectively. PRICE: Mother Nature has produced a natural dark black patina, which complements the overall appearance of the lock. This lock, like many others, has a brass hasp and steel body. Forged by the 'Adams & Westlake Co.,' "NA SIGNAL" is clearly stamped on frontside hasp. President Franklin D. Roosevelt dies suddenly at Warm Springs, Georgia. The lock has its original spike chain attached, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp opens and latches with ease. Please. "Adlake" forged, "NYCS" is clearly stamped on the back. This polished brass ICG lock is like new! The lock is in excellent condition, and over the years, Mother Nature has produced a natural dark brown patina, which enhances the beauty of the it. 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