The original spike chain attached, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. "T&CI RY" is clearly stamped on the front hasp. The Louisiana and Arkansas Railway was a railroad that operated in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. Within a few months Rep. Zadok Casey (D-Illinois) introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives authorizing a land grant to the company to construct a line from the mouth of the Ohio River to Chicago and on to Galena. The lock still has its original spike chain attached, and includes the matching Frisco brass key. The previous owner polished it up real nice and it looks even better in your hand. Another very nice N&W sweetheart lock. Co.", the lock is clearly stamped "ICG RR" on the hasp and "IC RR" on the key. The chains' keeper moves freely. Ruth Carol Taylor is the first African American woman hired as a flight attendant. QE operates 87 miles of track in Arkansas on a 45.3 miles line from De Queen, where it interchanges with both the Kansas City Southern Railway and Texas, Oklahoma and Eastern Railroad to Perkins, Arkansas, where it interchanges with Union Pacific Railroad. In 1988, the Rio Grande's parent corporation, Rio Grande Industries, purchased Southern Pacific Transportation Company, and as the result of a merger, the larger Southern Pacific Railroad name was chosen for identity. Portions of the main line south of Columbus are now operated by the Indiana and Ohio Railway and Hocking Valley Scenic Railway. Competition with the modern trucking industry that used the Interstate highway system for short distance transportation of goods, also known as short hauls, compounded the company's problems, forcing it into bankruptcy in the 1970s. Like new! ready for display. Its predecessor, the Rock Island and La Salle Railroad Company, was incorporated in Illinois on February 27, 1847, and an amended charter was approved on February 7, 1851, as the Chicago & Rock Island Railroad. The USS George Washington is launched as the first submarine to carry ballistic missiles. The C&NW-Adlake embellished stamped key, make a fine pair. Warren G. Harding is sworn in as the 29th President of the United States. The spring drop is snug and has good spring action, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. The spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. The Grand Trunk, its subsidiaries, and the Canadian Government Railways were precursors of today's Canadian National Railway. The spring drop is snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. In February of 1983, America saw Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album go to #1 & stay #1 for 37 weeks. This B&O lock is in excellent condition and includes the handsome B&O brass stamped key. The Slaymaker brass key is also stamped B&OLSTA. The key works great with the lock and make a very nice set! The Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, authorizing Prohibition, is ratified. The N&P brass key make this another nice set. To Order, LEHIGH The handsome brass hasp and rivets complement the overall appearance of the lock. Along with attractive brass rivets, Mother Nature has produced a natural dark patina, which complement the overall appearance of the lock. I've paired this relic up with a very nice BR brass key. The numerical numbers "122" are stamped under the drop cover; this states the lock was forged during the "first quarter of 1922." worn, this DL&W is still legible and has an # 12939. Is a steel "Keyline" forged, Illinois Central switch lock. Showing nice wear front has Wabash spelled out all letters are legible. Co. of Ohio was absorbed by the Slaymaker lock Co. in 1917, which would classify this lock as a centenarian @100+ years old! Here's a great looking southern oldie, a Central of Georgia Railroad steel switch lock. The Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad was leased to the NKP in 1949, and merged into the N&W Railway in 1988. 1980 World Series - Philadelphia Phillies over Kansas City Royals (4-2). Microsoft releases Windows 3.1. Because of the excellent condition the lock is in, I paid more than I usually would, thus the high price. A very nice KATY steel switch lock. The body of U.S. President John F. Kennedy is moved to a permanent burial place at Arlington National Cemetery. PRICE: Another great looking KATY lock for sale is this "Adlake" steel switch lock. Another attractive Burlington Route steel switch lock. Beautiful A sharp looking Southern "banjo" style steel switch lock. A MoPac steel/brass switch lock stamped "MP MW." This polished brass ICG lock is like new! Web$40 Wabash Well known older Midwestern railroad key is stamped for the Wabash railroad. The key is not the original but works well with the lock. The Chicago Blizzard strikes with a record 23 inches of snow fall causing 800 buses and 50,000 automobiles to be abandoned. 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. A tragic day in American history as news cameras captured the assassination of US President Kennedy on November 22nd. "Yale" forged, the hasp pops right open when you turn the key and locks securely. "Western" key. Its motto was "Precision Transportation," it had a variety of nicknames, including "King Coal" and "British Railway of America" even though the N&W had mostly articulated steam on its roster. I paired the lock up with a very nice Bohannan "C" stamped Penna brass key. 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 Marshall Plan expires after distributing more than $13.3 billion USD in foreign aid to rebuild Europe. The operating efficiencies were significant. Some poor fool who did not know any better had painted this lock. Note: This having been the 2nd team track lock I've come across, I'm inclined to believe this is strictly a west coast railroad anomaly. The Steel strike of 1919 begins across the United States. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot and critically wounded in Los Angeles hotel after winning California primary (June 5), dies June 6. After World War I there were many attempts by C&O, N&W, and others to acquire the Virginian Railway. (20% off). In 1967, the railroad operated 9,041 miles of road and 13,318 miles of track, not including DK&S, NO&LC, T&P, and its subsidiaries C&EI and Missouri-Illinois. The first superhero to wear a skin-tight costume and mask, The Phantom, makes his appearance in U.S. newspapers. Although the key is not the original, it does work well with the lock. WebRailroad Key Chain, Train Key Ring (3.5k) $18.00 Railroad Keys, Brass Switch Lock Keys, Rail Road Memorabilia, Railroadiana, B&O, Illinois Central RR, C and NW, CRI and P, Collectible Relic (135) $59.00 FREE shipping Toledo Terminal Railroad TTRR Brass Barrel Railroad Key - ADLAKE (467) $30.00 The turburlent 1960s. Total track mileage at the company's height was just over 72 miles. 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. The A&W key, which is just as old as the lock, work well together. I've matched this relic up with the darkest UP key I had. A "Slaymaker" Santa Fe steel switch lock. Note:The Union Stockyards & Transit locks are some of the most difficult locks to find keys for. The spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. From its two parallel lines through eastern Mississippi, the GM&O also served Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama, as well as Memphis, Tennessee. A small oiler hole was added to the key long ago Stamped "C RR" on the frontside hasp, and the year "1951 S" on the back. STLSFRY CO (St. Louis San Francisco Railway Co) CS key. Adlake hallmark. Works great! A very nice Pan American steel switch lock. Here's a very attractive Baltimore & Ohio brass switch lock. The railroad reached the KansasColorado border in 1873 and Pueblo, Colorado, in 1876. way! The Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway (reporting mark EJE) was a Class I railroad, operating between Waukegan, Illinois and Gary, Indiana. Forged by the "Hansl MFG. It is my belief, that the double T stamp indicates "TEAM TRACK." Soon after, all switch locks and keys would be stamped GTW or GTW RR. Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa is convicted by a federal jury of tampering with a federal jury in 1962. It is now owned by Larry Kirkeby and John Manos, effective July 1, 1994. Because of this extensive trackage in the midwest and mountain states, the railroad used the advertising slogans "Everywhere West", "Way of the Zephyrs," and "The Way West." Here's a brass lock with a great looking mahogany patina. No wear problems. Although there is no date stamp, I would guess early 1930s. The matching Slaymaker brass key is a rare gem by itself, and make a great duo. Are two sharp looking Seaboard Coast Line brass signal lock sets. The lock seems to have seen little if any railroad service. Most news was about the war and it inevitable ending. The French always seem to have great sounding names. You have to marvel at the way a 150 year old lock works like it was forged yesterday. A Northern Pacific steel switch lock set. Still sporting its original spike chain, the keeper moves freely. The hasp opens and latches nicely. There is usually no need to attach the hand wrench to the extension, for most hex nuts are not that tight to unscrew. I've matched this relic up with a great looking CofG brass key and together make a fine pair. The key is not the original. Burlington Route switch key. Has the adlake hallmark. The spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Learn more. Still sporting its original spike chain, the spring drop is snug (it slides a bit high) and has good spring action. Was $25.00. The original spike chain attached, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. document.write(" "+yr); Vietnam War: Operation Frequent Wind: The U.S. begins to evacuate US citizens from Saigon prior to an expected North Vietnamese takeover.   United States   |   English (US)   |   $ (USD). WebOur selection of railroad keys, switch keys & lock keys can be found from brands including Abloy, Master keys, Proteq 2 keys, and more. 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. Right out of the "Roaring Twenties" era and for sale is another very attractive Louisville & Nashville steel switch lock. Dates of operation: 1901-1961. There is a date stamp of "1947" on the backside of the hasp. Working for Mohawk Airlines, her career lasts only six months, due to another discriminatory barrier - the airline's ban on married flight attendants. A great key. "Adams & Westlake" forged, the lock has its original chain attached. Two steel galvanized and one steel/brass, "ATSF" is stamped on the bottom casing of each lock. WebBeautiful old OR&N CO standard switch key with A&W oval hallmark, serial number and S on the back. The initials "NS RR" are clearly stamped on the back The spring drop is snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. The numerical numbers "52" are stamped under the drop cover, the number indicating the calendar quarter (1-4) has been worn off. 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. All dressed up and no where to go. General Douglas MacArthur becomes the second U.S. Five-Star General. Absolutely! "L&N" is clearly stamped on the body of the locks. Movies included "Twelve Angry Men" and "The Bridge Over the River Kwai," and TV showed "Perry Mason" and "Maverick" for the first time. Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points in a single NBA basketball game. The drop cover is very snug and has excellent spring action. "Adlake" forged, the lock is in excellent working condition. Like new! VALLEY RAILROAD, Item For collectors who prefer no chains, this is a nice one! Copyright 2020 Railtiques.com. I just hope I can find a good home for it. Smaller in size than most TH locks, its in great working condition, the hasp unlocks and latches with ease. Having more than a few NYC keys, this key worked the best! The Marshall Plan expires after distributing more than $13.3 billion USD in foreign aid to rebuild Europe. Still sporting its original spike chain, the lock is in excellent condition. Although this lock is not dated; judging from this style by Adlake, I would say very early 1900s. Now that the "J" is CN owned, I would think this relic is going to keep going up in price. The #1 indicates the 1st quarter of 1958 that the lock was forged. A great looking relic. "Slaymaker" forged, the lock is clearly stamped "SP ATSF" on the frontside hasp, and "1961" on the back. Unemployment in Detroit reaches 20%, marking the height of the Recession of 1958 in the United States. Over the years, Mother Nature has produced a natural dark black patina. The numerical numbers "452" are stamped under the drop cover, this states the lock was forged during the "fourth quarter of 1952." This mis-stamp anomoly creates a great conversation piece! # 12867. The railroad's main line extended 332 miles, from Hope, Arkansas to Shreveport and New Orleans. Edaville Railroad is opened in Massachusetts as the first railway theme park. Nice How many clunky 8 track tapes did your machine eat and spit out! Elvis Presley appears on The Ed Sullivan Show in the United States for the first time. Service continued between Fort Wayne and Garrett until 1949, when the tracks were torn up. Jackie Wilson, slips into an irreversible coma; he dies in 1984. the reverse. Although the chain is not from the foundry, for more originality, I added one to it's keeper. Just about perfect condition with nice even patina and pocket wear. 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. I know for a fact, this style of utility lock was used for industry gates. Railroads that gobbled up other lines, usually didn't (don't) waste no time slapping their new name on their equipment, replacing keys, locks, etc. Here at home in 1988, Chicago gives Cubs right to install lights & play up to 18 night games. "Adlake" forged, the initials "SAL RR" are clearly stamped on the back. The Department of Transportation begins operation. The original Monon brass key works well with the lock. Although the initials "SSW" are stamped on the back, this lock was keyed for an SP CS-47 rip track key. 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. On some of these older locks, the metal spring gets worn down, and as the saying goes,"no spring in your step." Another great conversation piece for your lock collection! Rust is a corrosion of iron and its alloys. Project Mercury: while aboard Friendship 7, John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth, three times in 4 hours, 55 minutes. Made by the American lock company, an N&W long-shank, steel utility lock set. Frank Sinatra and arranger Nelson Riddle began their first recording sessions together at Capitol Records, which results in some of the defining recordings of Sinatra's career. The original spike chain attached, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. earlier key with no hallmark. # 12862. Same Adlake lock as below only with a (Wabash) style drop. $105.00, COLORADO The unemployment rate peaks at 9.0% ending the Post-War Boom. "Adlake" forged, "B&O RR" is clearly stamped on the back. There is no visible foundry stamp. The drop cover is snug and has great spring action, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. 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. The Coca-Cola Company debuts its first diet drink, TaB cola. with hallmark and serial number on the reverse. Just listed is this great looking D&RGW steel switch lock. The railroad was formed on June 30, 1889, by the merger of the Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway, the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Chicago Railway and the Indianapolis and St. Louis Railway. Now part of the Union Pacific Railroad. 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 spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. The United States Postal Service launches the ZIP Code System. A great looking Pennsy set! Still sporting its original galvanized chain, the lock is in great condition, the spring drop is snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. I doubt if I'll ever acquire another C&A lock set like this handsome pair. $75.00 A&P RR, S.B. Still sporting its original spike chain, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Nice patina and ready to display, PRICE: The matching D&RGW brass key make a great pair. & OHIO RAILROAD, Item Still sporting its original spike chain, the lock is in good condition, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. America had the Watergate scandal: John N. Mitchell, H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman are found guilty of the Watergate cover-up. First-generation diesel locomotives operated on BAR until they were museum pieces. Web$40 Wabash Well known older Midwestern railroad key is stamped for the Wabash railroad. Three out of 5 families owned a car, 2 out of 3 families now had a telephone, 1 in 3 homes had a television. Former President of the United States William Howard Taft is sworn in as Chief Justice of the United States, making him the only person ever to hold both positions. Nicely $42.00, ATLANTIC 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. "Slaymaker" forged, "KCS" is stamped on the front hasp, and the year "1956" on the reverse. A very attractive Union Pacific brass switch lock set. COLORADO The minimum wage is established by law in the United States. "Yale" forged, "N&P RR" is clearly stamped on the frontside hasp. The drop cover is snug and has great spring action, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. American's witnessed the US construction of Hoover Dam completed. Album of the Year: Sgt. The IC was one of the oldest Class I railroads in the United States. The lock has its original spike chain. The matching Soo Line key make this another handsome lock set! Canadian Pacific's ownership is through its subsidiary, the Soo Line, which inherited it from the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (also known as the "Milwaukee Road"). This is a nice small lock that can be utilized in many ways around your home. Missouri Pacific merged with the C&EI corporate entity in 1976, and was later acquired itself by the Union Pacific Railroad. An original brass PT CO. key make this set complete! The lock has its original spike chain attached. The lock shows it's age well, and would make a great addition to some collector's showcase. I took a chance and puchased this lock w/o a key. Come NNRY (Nevada Northern Railway) switch key. If you havent had a chance to ride the Nevada Northern in Ely, Nevada, I highly recommend it. nice key. The spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Despite the Wabash name disappearing in the 1960s, the company continued to exist on paper until being merged into the Norfolk Southern Railway in 1991. $60.00, HOCKING A rare and handsome lock set! Good age comparison, this C&O lock and the 2 C&O locks above @ 23 years, 13 years apart respectively. Like new! "Adlake" forged, the lock is in good condition, the spring drop rides a bit high, but still has good spring action. With only a couple links of original chain attached, I have add a few more inches of chain. A Southern steel switch lock. March 31 - Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad operates its final train. General In 1983, Guilford Transportation Industries (GTI) purchased the bankrupt Boston & Maine (B&M). The American Basketball Association is formed. RAILROAD SWITCH KEYS, COACH/CABOOSE KEYS AND LOCKS THAT WE HAVE AVAILABLE: To purchase online, email us your shopping list and your shipping address. 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. Still sporting its original spike chain, the name "Frisco" is clearly stamped on the back. The railroad operates approximately 21,000 route miles of track. "Adlake" forged, the original spike chain is attached, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. A rare-complete set! The lock is the size of a (cast brass) switch lock and is in great working condition. Time's Treasures Railroad & Country. A real beauty is this brass switch lock set off the Union Stockyards & Transit Company Railroad. The matching Keline IC key make a nice pair. Its mainline route proved influential in the development and economic growth of the Southern Tier, including cities such as Binghamton, Elmira, and Hornell. There is no visible manufactuer's logo, but my guess would be "Corbin" forged. Restored to it's original color, the lock is in good condition. "KCS" is stamped in very large serif letters on the back. "Adlake" forged, the initials "FP&E" are clearly stamped on the back. The body of the lock is clearly stamped "MC RR" on one side and 'WB" (Bohanan initials) on the flip side. The key alone is a relic unto itself. # 12941. In 1980, SCL merged with Chessie System to form CSX Corporation. No problems, For it's age, the lock is in good condition, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. The butterfly steel keys are interchangeable and work great with either lock. The Frisco brass key make for a perfect match! 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. Factory key code numbers are stamped on one side of the hasp. Lincoln Memorial is dedicated by Former US President William Howard Taft. 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