Some buyers get turned off when they see rust on a lock. The long-running soap opera General Hospital debuts on ABC Television in the United States. Another very nice N&W sweetheart lock. The lock is in good condition, the spring drop is snug, the hasp has good spring action. Bankruptcy continued and on April 1, 1976, the railroad gave up its railroad assets, along with the assets of several other failing northeastern railroads, to a new railroad named Consolidated Rail Corporation, or Conrail for short. The numerical numbers "248" are stamped under the drop cover, this states the lock was forged during the "second quarter of 1948." The name "Frisco" is clearly stamped on the back. "Adlake" forged, this relic is in great condition. Switch Keys & Padlocks." A N&W steel switch lock. The matching local station key make this a perfect marriage. Apple Computer is incorporated. Construction of Hoover Dam is completed in the United States. The 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution is enacted. The spring drop is snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Soon after, all switch locks and keys would be stamped GTW or GTW RR. The Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution, limiting Presidents to two terms, is ratified. # 12934. Although the chain is not from the foundry, for more originality, I added one to it's keeper, which BTW, moves freely. In 1980, the N&W teamed with the Southern Railway, another profitable carrier and created the Norfolk Southern Corporation holding company by merging its business operations with the business operations of the Southern Railway. Like new! The body of the lock is clearly stamped "MC RR" on one side and 'WB" (Bohanan initials) on the flip side. "Adlake" forged, the initials "PC&Y" are clearly stamped on the back. with hallmark and serial number on the reverse. excellent and functionable. On a personal note: In the late 70's, the N&W was still utilizing the post merger locks on the former Wabash main line in Chicago. PRICE: $75.00 OREGON The matching CNR brass key make this another perfect marriage! Still sporting its original spike chain, the lock is in excellent condition. From its two parallel lines through eastern Mississippi, the GM&O also served Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama, as well as Memphis, Tennessee. The just as old matching Milwaukee key make a great looking set! "Slaymaker" forged, the lock is in excellent working condition. I paired this relic up with a very nice NP brass key that looks as old as the lock! 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. The program Meet the Press makes its television debut on the NBC-TV network in the United States. While supplies last. "Adlake" forged, the initials "BR" are clearly stamped on the back. For sale is a New York & Long Branch brass lock set. The frivolity and excess ended with a loud crash of the stock market in October 1929, which was the first signal of the Great Depression to come. Lock includes the original brass Mopac stamped key. NJ Residents must add 6.625% Sales Tax) MOPRR (Missouri Pacific Railroad) switch key. This is the steel version switch key. Has the earlier Adams & Westlake football hallmark stamped very weakly on the reverse. The key is stamped "Yale" and I believe it to be the original. Although the chain is not from the foundry, for more originality, I added one to it's keeper. The drop cover is very snug and has excellent spring action. Chartered in 1881, the PC&Y was a freight connection railroad owned jointly by the Pennsy and the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie. In 1970, the Great Northern Railway merged with three other railroads to form the Burlington Northern Railroad, which merged in 1996 with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway to form the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway. or not, but a nice key Fraim hallmarked on the back. Works great! A steel Lehigh Valley switch lock. Over the years, Mother Nature has produced a natural brown patina, which enhances the beauty of the lock. Including all trackage owned by wholly owned subsidiaries, KCS owns a total of approximately 6,000 route miles of track. The drop cover is snug and has great spring action, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. This B&O lock is in excellent condition and includes the handsome B&O brass stamped key. I doubt if I'll ever acquire another C&A lock set like this handsome pair. Korean War: Armistice negotiations begin at Kaesong. A Canadian National steel lock and brass key. PRICE: "Adlake" forged, the numerical numbers "116" are stamped under the drop cover; this states the lock was forged in the "first quarter of 1916." to enjoy. Keyless Remote Programming. The A&W brass key is from the early 1900s and make a great pair. Are the products on Etsy handmade? The railroad operates approximately 21,000 route miles of track. Although the chain is not from the foundry, for more originality, I added one to it's keeper. "Jaws," based on the book by Peter Benchley, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Roy Scheider is released. The Toledo & Western was built in 1900 and 1901 from Toledo, Ohio to Adrian, Mississippi, as a short line railroad but to interurban standards. barrel. It was a subsidiary of Weyerhaeuser Company, which on 2 August 2010 announced that the DQE, along with Weyerhaeuser's other railroads, was being sold to Patriot Rail Corporation in late 2010. The N&W brass key works great. Still sporting the original spike chain, the drop cover is snug and has excellent spring action, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. The initials "SP CO" are stamped on the back, and stamped "R&B" on the frontside hasp. The railroad officially ceased operations on December 31, 1996, when it merged with the Burlington Northern Railroad to form the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway. The Tennessee Central Railway was founded in 1884 as the Nashville and Knoxville Railroad by Alexander S. Crawford. "Fraim/Slaymaker" forged, this centenarian is still sporting its original spike chain. All cleaned up and ready to use, is this trio of "Raco" Atchison-Topeka & Santa Fe signal locks. "Slaymaker" forged, "Erie RR" is clearly stamped on the front hasp. This lock is a "C" (car) type, which is stamped on the locks' hasp as well as on the key. The first successful American satellite, Explorer 1, is launched into orbit. A nice all around security lock. The matching sharp-looking tool house key make a great pair. Forged by one of the early lock masters, "Thomas Slaight." Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Donald Trump bills Mike Tyson $2,000,000 for 4 month advisory service! 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. A railroad Team Track is a siding where boxcars can be spotted for loading/unloading. Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers win the NBA championship, defeating the Boston Celtics. The numerical numbers "259" are stamped under the drop cover, this states the lock was forged during the "second quarter of 1959." At least we know the foundry year it was made, which is 1952. Today, most former D&RGW main lines are owned and operated by the Union Pacific Railroad while several branch lines are now operated as heritage railways by various companies. This lock is an unofficial survivor! Co. in 1917, which makes this B&O lock 105+ years old too. Here's another Chattahoochee Valley steel switch lock purchased from the daughter of a former Chattahoochee Valley railroader. on the front. The matching brass Slaymaker-MoPac key make a great looking pair! The A&W hex logo is stamped on the drop cover. This 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 spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. "Adlake" forged, the initials "C&O" are clearly stamped on the back. Although there is no date stamp, I would guess early 1930s. The brass GM&O key (great serial #1111) works well with the lock. The B&O approved the project with the agreement that the railroad would have free use of the line upon its completion. NOT A REPLICA. Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) is observed by the western European powers as Nazi Germany surrenders, marking the end of WWII in Europe. Factory key code numbers are stamped on one side of the hasp. "Adlake" forged, the initials "B&O RR" are clearly stamped on the back along with a stamped year rivet "78." Although the key is not the original, the lock works great with it. A very nice Maine Central steel switch lock. "SO RY" is clearly stamped on the frontside hasp. "Corbin" forged, "NKP TD" is clearly stamped on frontside hasp. Co." the lock is clearly stamped "ICG RR" on the hasp and "ICG RR" on the key. # 12953, Nice The lock still has its original chain attached and works well. ERR stamped The spring drop is snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Purchased from the daughter of a former Chattahoochee Valley railroader, the lock is "Adlake" forged, the initials "CV RY" are clearly stamped on the back. The movie Miracle on 34th Street, a Christmastime classic, is first shown in theaters. The spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. "CS-4S" is stamped on the front hasp. Regarded as one of the great lockmaster's of the 19th & 20th centuries, the lock is "Slaymaker" forged. An attractive GN steel switch lock and matching brass key. As shown in the picture, "TH" is stamped on the backside hasp. The Fraim/Slaymaker brass key make a great match. The matching Katy brass switch key make this another fine set for your lock collection. During the Civil War, the N&W was the biggest railroad in the south and moved most of the products with their steam locomotives to help the South the best way they could. For pricing and assistance, call (602) 997-9285. new old stock, smooth and little used key marked C&PRR. The matching Erie key make a nice pair. A moth lodged in a relay is found to be the cause of a malfunction in the Harvard Mark II electromechanical computer, logged as "First actual case of bug being found. # 12933. The lock has a very nice dark patina, which complements the 70 (my age) year old lock. PRICE: Exposed to the elements, Mother Nature has produced a very nice dark patina. # 12941. Although the chain is not from the foundry, for more originality, I added one to it's keeper. 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. The lock is in excellent condition and has its original spike chain attached. There is no visible foundry stamp mark, a guess would be 'Yale' forged. Early key in great condition and definitely var d=new Date(); C&SRy (Colorado & Southern Railway) switch key. Adlake hallmark. The matching Montour brass key make a great pair. serif lettering. Tempted to keep this relic for myself, this stockyard and multiple railroad's operated in the neighborhood (Back of the Yards), I was born into. The spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Minimal to no detraction from its beauty. Harry S. Truman is sworn in for a full term, as President of the United States. In good shape, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. It was acquired by the Southern Railway in 1974, which merged with the Norfolk & Western Railway in 1982 to form the current Norfolk Southern Railway. March 31 - Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad operates its final train. A rare Rutland Railroad steel switch lock. A very attractive cast brass Hocking Valley Railway switch lock set. Elvis Presley appears on The Ed Sullivan Show in the United States for the first time. Still sporting its original spike chain, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. The spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. The spring drop is snug and has good spring action, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. The Marshall Plan expires after distributing more than $13.3 billion USD in foreign aid to rebuild Europe. "Adlake" forged, the lock is clearly stamped "MEC RR" with a stamped "81" year rivet on the back. I tried other tool house keys, but the original pocket worn key (in picture) worked the best. Also, the key is not the original, but work's just fine with the lock. The Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern Railway (reporting mark MNS) was an 87-mile-long (140 km) American short line railroad connecting Minneapolis and Northfield, Minnesota. Another B&O Local Station lock set, made by the company that bought out the Dayton Mfg. A rare Western Maryland cast brass switch lock. All said, considering the R&B locks don't circulate that often, this is a very nice set to take another look at. Still sporting its original 12 inch spike chain, the handsome brass rivets complement the overall appearance of the lock. Another nice clean lock that has been well kept. According to the railroad's corporate history, by 1900 Grand Trunk would unite the operations of the Chicago and Grand Trunk Railway and all of its lines in Michigan, Illinois and Indiana under a subsidiary company called the Grand Trunk Western Railway. The Santa Fe brass key is near the locks' age and, paired together make a great looking geriatric couple. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is established. Another handsome Union Pacific brass switch lock set. The Burlington brass key works great with this relic and together make a handsome lock set. The two companies met at West Point, Georgia, and for many years were under the Georgia Railroad & Banking Company's control, which connected Atlanta with Augusta and Macon. "Corbin" forged, the lock is in excellent condition. The previous owner polished it up real nice and it looks even better in your hand. "L&N" is clearly stamped on the body of the locks. Smooth and beautiful patina. It's original chain attached, the keeper moves freely. A very nice Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific brass switch lock set. Vietnam War: Some 3,500 United States Marines arrive in Da Nang, South Vietnam, becoming the first American ground combat troops in Vietnam. James Watson and Francis Crick of the University of Cambridge announce their discovery of the structure of the DNA molecule. WebEarly 1900s Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad Brass Key with Bohannan Switch Lock - Working Pair. Please call ahead of time to make an appointment. PORTLAND & SEATTLE RAILWAY. Pertaining to both lock sets; the initials are clearly stamped "CB&Q RR" on the front hasp. Jack Kilby invents the first integrated circuit while working at Texas Instruments. nice display piece and harder to find these days. 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. The numerical numbers "251" are stamped under the drop cover; this states the lock was forged during the "second quarter of 1951." Someone took good care of this lock and it works just great! This key has no excessive wear and Like new! John F. Kennedy assassination: In Dallas, President John F. Kennedy is shot to death. The Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad was the owner of Dearborn Station in Chicago and the trackage leading to it. John Lennon is shot dead outside his apartment in New York City by Mark David Chapman. Another great looking N&W relic! On December 31, 2012, Canadian National announced that the merger of the EJ&E into Wisconsin Central Ltd. (Another railroad subsidiary of CN) had been completed, and would take effect the following day. Fraim keystone hallmarked version of the B&O The numerical numbers "249" are stamped under the drop cover; this states the lock was forged during the "second quarter of 1949." Under Milton H. Smith, president of the company for thirty years, the L&N grew from a road with less than three hundred miles of track to a 6,000-mile system serving thirteen states. The Kansas City Public Service Company was the most well known name for a series of public transit operators in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, until being sold to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority in 1969. An original brass PT CO. key make this set complete! The lock has its original spike chain attached. The Chicago Blizzard strikes with a record 23 inches of snowfall causing 800 buses and 50,000 automobiles to be abandoned. A Frisco switch lock younger than the one above, but just as nice. "EJ&E RY" is clearly stamped on the frontside hasp. Please call ahead for an appointment 480 WebOur selection of railroad keys, switch keys & lock keys can be found from brands including Abloy, Master keys, Proteq 2 keys, and more. Great patina and eye appeal. To Order, LEHIGH 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. 1962 Highlights: In 1962 the United States Navy SEALs are established and John Glenn is 1st American to orbit Earth (Friendship 7). A very attractive Norfolk & Western brass switch lock set. PRICE: The Coca-Cola Company debuts its first diet drink, TaB cola. The GM&O later bought and merged the Alton Railroad in 1947. "Slaymaker" forged, the lock is clearly stamped "SP ATSF" on the frontside hasp, and "1961" on the back. In 1998 GTI purchased Pan Am Airways from bankruptcy and revived the airline. The Penn Central Transportation Company, was an American Class I railroad headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that operated from 1968 until 1976. The spring drop is snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. The numerical numbers "262" are stamped under the drop cover, this states the lock was forged during the "second quarter of 1962." Super condition and ready to display. Twin brother of the L&N lock above, Mother Nature has even replicated the dark patina. The reverse side of the bow has the hex A&W CHICAGO logo, top portion not showing for light stamping and not wear. The first episodes of As the World Turns and The Edge of Night are broadcast on the CBS Television Network in the United States. Adlake factory date stamps are usually stamped under the drop cover, and in later years, the year (rivet) stamped on the back upper left. Still sporting its original spike chain, its drop cover is snug and has good spring action; the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. A centenarian+ looking it's best, is a Southern Railway Signal lock set. Have Gun Will Travel debuts on American radio. Another great relic for your lock collection! Mother Nature has blessed it with a superb dark patina. The spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. The unemployment rate peaks at 9.0% ending the Post-War Boom. Overall, the lock is in good condition, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. The railroad served as a link between Class I railroads traveling to and from Chicago, although it operated almost entirely within the city's suburbs, and only entered Chicago where it served the U.S. Steel South Works on the shores of Lake Michigan. Time's Treasures Railroad & Country. "Monon" is stamped on the back of the lock. On March 15, 2023, the railroad industry made history when government regulators from The Surface Transportation Board approved a merger between the Kansas City Southern (KCS) and Canadian Pacific Rail (CP).