The matching WP brass key works well with the lock and make an attractive set to add to your collection! Some poor fool who did not know any better had painted this lock. It's original spike chain attached, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp opens and latches with ease. Forged by the "Hansl MFG. on the reverse. The League of Nations is founded in Paris, France. 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. The year 1959 witnessed President Dwight D. Eisenhower sign a bill to grant statehood to Hawaii. The butterfly steel keys are interchangeable and work great with either lock. The 1st tape recorder sold. March 31 - Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad operates its final train. By 1966, all reference to the Louisiana & Arkansas had disappeared from the annual stockholder reports of Kansas City Southern. MOPAC (Missouri Pacific Railroad) switch key. Adlake hallmark. Now part of the CSX Transportation Co. Elvis Presley releases his first gold album titled Elvis Presley in the United States. The matching UP key make a great pair! Despite its name, it never came close to San Francisco. The IC was one of the oldest Class I railroads in the United States. "Adlake" forged, (my guess-1960s) the initials "D&E RR" are clearly stamped on the back. RR." Control of the railway was acquired on May 10, 2004, by the Canadian National Railway (CN) when it purchased the assets of Great Lakes Transportation. # 12944. "Adlake" forged, the initial's "NYCS" are clearly stamp on the back. While supplies last. The numerical numbers "464" are stamped under the drop cover, this states the lock was forged during the "fourth quarter of 1964." On May 2nd and 3rd of 1865 the Lincoln Funeral Train, carrying the body of the slain president, passed through Joliet over the Chicago & Alton tracks and on to Springfield to be interred. The railroad operates approximately 21,000 route miles of track. Still sporting its original spike chain, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. but appears to be the standard switch cut. Alaska Railroad switch key. Project Mercury: while aboard Friendship 7, John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth, three times in 4 hours, 55 minutes. # 12831. Note: the double gauged thick spike chain is the original and is the same style (see Slaymaker lock above) that Slaymaker used on the cast brass B&O locks - very nice! Note: The Dayton Mfg. "Adlake" forged, the lock is clearly stamped "WP RR" on the back body and a stamped year rivet "75." "Adlake" forged, the initials "CRI&P" are clearly stamped on the back. The railroad was incorporated in 1916, and was leased to UP and Spokane-Portland & Seattle Railroad until 1931. The drop cover has a nice dark patina, which gives the lock a two-tone appearance. "Adlake" forged, the initials "C&O" are clearly stamped on the back. Here's a very attractive Baltimore & Ohio brass switch lock. The handsome Milwaukee brass key make this another great looking lock set! A handsome looking lock set from a Civil War railroad, with a whole lot of history! Another very nice Frisco set! Its primary connections occurred in Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Indianapolis, St. Louis, and Toledo. A nylon bristle toothbrush becomes the first commercial product to be made with nylon yarn. March 31 - Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad operates its final train. No choice. Although the chain is not from the foundry, for more originality, I added one to it's keeper. WebOur selection of railroad keys, switch keys & lock keys can be found from brands including Abloy, Master keys, Proteq 2 keys, and more. The very nice matching UP key works well with the lock. Both style switch keys work the same. The matching Slaymaker brass key make a great pair! Like new! At least we know the foundry year it was made, which is 1952. "Yale"forged, the spring drop is snug, the hasp opens and latches with ease. Slight barrel tip damage but still The spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. The first superhero to wear a skin-tight costume and mask, The Phantom, makes his appearance in U.S. newspapers. February 23 - WWII: Japanese submarine I-17 fires 17 high-explosive shells toward an oil refinery near Santa Barbara, California, causing little damage. $42.00, ATLANTIC The key code numerical number "100" is stamped on the backside hasp. The steel key works great with this lock and together make a great match! 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. Songs "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "I Saw Her Standing There" are released in the U.S., marking the beginning of full-scale Beatlemania. The lack of signal keys on the market is a frustrating factor for collectors. For sale is a "Keen Kutter" brass lock and steel key. # 12699. The Bangor & Aroostook Railroad (reporting mark BAR) was a United States railroad company that brought rail service to Aroostook County in northern Maine. The matching brass key make this another very handsome set! "Adlake" forged, it has a brass hasp and steel body. A rare and popular Southern Pacific "Sunset" brass lock. In sports, on June 12, Billy Williams's hit his 400th career HR and Billy Martin fired as Texas Rangers manager. In sports, Honus Wagner, 42, is oldest to hit an inside-the-park homerun and women are allowed to attend a boxing match. A joint resolution of Congress is signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, authorizing "In God we trust" as the U.S. national motto. General Douglas MacArthur becomes the second U.S. Five-Star General. Thousands of Remotes and Keys in Stock. The matching GN key make a fine pair! $350.00 D&RG embossed railroad padlock mint condition. Harry S. Truman is sworn in for a full term, as President of the United States. The former FP&E main line between Perry and Fairport Harbor still exists today, but now it is just a branch line of the Norfolk Southern Railway, and is known as the Fairport Industrial Track (part of the Pittsburgh Division). Its primary connections included Chicago, Illinois, Kansas City, Missouri, Detroit, Michigan, Buffalo, New York, St. Louis, Missouri, and Toledo, Ohio. Album of the Year: Sgt. The Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway (reporting mark EJE) was a Class I railroad, operating between Waukegan, Illinois and Gary, Indiana. This "waffle" style lock is in excellent condition, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. $255.00, MILWAUKEE For collectors my age, Federal Reserve interest rates year end = 11.75%. "Slaymake" forged, the initials "GN RY" are clearly stamped on the front hasp, the year "1968 S" stamped on the reverse. 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. excellent and functionable. Apple Computer is incorporated. "Adlake" forged, the initials "CRR" are clearly stamped on the back, along with a stamped year rivet "77." "E.T. keying that someone is for sure looking for. A nice well preserved lock. The matching Slaymaker brass key is a rare gem by itself, and make a great duo. Every time I think of the 1980's, I think of "disco" music and the "Bee Gees." On April 1, 1976, major portions of the assets of the bankrupt Lehigh Valley Railroad were acquired by Conrail. The brass GM&O key (great serial #1111) works well with the lock. Another This set + the set below = great pair! and the A&W logo with serial number on the reverse. Great conversation piece! Still sporting its original spike chain, the lock is in excellent condition. Having only a few links of original spike chain, I've attached a few more links, which blends in very nicely. The matching CNR brass key make this another perfect marriage! Through it all, the Louisville & Nashville survived and rolled on. Still sporting its original spike chain, the drop cover is very snug and has excellent spring action. In 1980, the N&W merged its business operation with those of the Southern Railway, another profitable carrier to create the Norfolk Southern Corporation holding company. Led by industrialist Collis P. Huntington, it reached from Virginia's capital city of Richmond to the Ohio River by 1873, where the railroad town (and later city) of Huntington, West Virginia, was named for him. Jackie Wilson, slips into an irreversible coma; he dies in 1984. Made by the American lock company, an N&W long-shank, steel utility lock set. Although the chain is not from the foundry, for more originality, I added one to it's keeper. There is no visible foundry stamp mark, a guess would be 'Yale' forged. Unable to it's loans the TC fell into its third and final receivership in 1968. Still sporting its original spike chain, "SL&SF RR" is stamped on the back, along with a stamped year rivet "80." The matching Erie key make a nice pair. As you may have surmised, I got all 3 CV locks from the same person. 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. Just a super nice key all around. Still sporting its original spike chain, the handsome brass rivets complement the overall appearance of the lock. NCRW on the front. 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. The Southern Pacific Company (SP) gained Interstate Commerce Commission approval to control the Cotton Belt system on April 14, 1932, but continued to operate it as a separate company until 1992, when the SP consolidated the Cotton Belt's operations into the parent company. 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. In baseball: American baseball player Babe Ruth is traded by the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees for $125,000, the largest sum ever paid for a player at this time, a deal made public at the beginning of January 1920. This is because there are about 4 or more variety of Transit SY keys and all are a rare find. The A&W brass key, a relic unto itself, make a handsome pair. "MoPac RR" is clearly stamped on the frontside hasp, and "1953 - S" on the backside. Although the chain is not from the foundry, for more originality, I added one to it's keeper. Over the years, I've learned to keep my locks lightly oiled, which includes the chain. Stamped on the front hasp are the initials "VGN." sale here. A rare Baltimore & Ohio Repair Track steel switch lock. This device was activated by the locomotive passing over, and closing a relay, which in turn activated the bell mechanism. A great looking Pennsy set! A very rare Southern Pacific & Atchison-Topeka & Santa Fe "Team Track" switch lock. What blue paint remained, was badly faded and the dried paint chips were falling off every time I handled the lock. example of a switch key from the Burlington Route ownership Including all trackage owned by wholly owned subsidiaries, KCS owns a total of approximately 6,000 route miles of track. I paired the lock with a very nice Wabash key. The original steel chain is attached. 1800's Bohannon key shows good pocket wear and a Mother Nature has blessed the face of this Seaboard lock with a great looking dark patina, and she's now working her magic on the backside. 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. Chartered in February 1859, the railroad reached the Kansas-Colorado border in 1873 and Pueblo, Colorado, in 1876. A N&W steel switch lock. The plastic hula hoop is first marketed in the United States. Good age comparison, this C&O lock and the 2 C&O locks above @ 23 years, 13 years apart respectively. "Adlake" forged, the lock is in excellent working condition. Just about perfect condition with nice even patina and pocket wear. I know for a fact, this style of utility lock was used for industry gates. A rare-complete set! Still sporting its original 12 inch spike chain, the handsome brass rivets complement the overall appearance of the lock. Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? STLSFRR (St Louis & San Francisco Railroad) switch key. Has the early Adams & Westlake football hallmark. A keeper! The lock seems to have seen little if any railroad service. 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. "Adlake" forged, "Rutland" is clearly stamped on the back. 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. is a beautiful Fraim hallmarked key with the long The numerical numbers "252" are stamped under the drop cover, this states the lock was forged during the "second quarter of 1952." A nice set! WebMany keys can be bought for less than $50, but the rarest keys can fetch over $1000! Forged by the "Adams & Westlake Co." the A&W stamped hex logo is a dead give away for the foundrys' 1800s era trademark. The Seaboard Air Line Railway Building in Norfolk's historic Freemason District still stands and has been converted to luxury apartments. It served mainly as a transcontinental bridge line between Denver, and Salt Lake City, Utah. The back of the lock is clearly stamped "IC RR." MoPac was a Class I railroad growing from dozens of predecessors and mergers. The original L&N brass key make a great looking lock set. The initials "L&N R.R." 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