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key although not hallmarked. The United States Navy SEALs are activated. Still sporting its original spike chain, the lock is in great condition. WWII: Audie Murphy sees action at Holtzwihr, France, for which is awarded the Medal of Honor. The back of the hasp is stamped "E.T. If not satisfied, you can return the lock. The initials "L&N RR" are clearly stamped on the front hasp. "Fraim" forged, "C&NW" is clearly stamped on the front brass hasp and Fraim stamped on the back body. B&MRR NEB (Burlington & Missouri River Railroad in Nebraska) switch key. Harder to find steel keY. Adams & Westlake football hallmark. The lock is in great shape, the handsome brass rivets complement the overall appearance of the lock. 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 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. The body of U.S. President John F. Kennedy is moved to a permanent burial place at Arlington National Cemetery. Nice The lock is in excellent working condition, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Fraim Lock Co." with a date stamp of "2-29." In great condition, some previous owner took real good care of this lock. It's original spike chain attached, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp opens and latches with ease. The New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad (reporting mark NKP), abbreviated NYC&St.L, was a railroad that operated in the mid-central United States. a great marking on this key that really is eye catching. PRICE: On September 13, 1940 it was merged with the Gulf-Mobile and Northern Railroad to form the Gulf-Mobile & Ohio Railroad. TRADES A nice 1! $33.00, ATCHISON Still sporting its original spike chain, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Illinois Bell Company introduces first ever Cellular Mobile Phone System. The locks' patina is very dark, for better viewing, I lightened the pictures. Although the key is not the original, it does work well with the lock. For sale is a New York Central "Tool House" lock. Almost sure its a pre-1900 A real beauty for sale is this "Adlake" Grand Trunk Railway steel switch lock. With a little ingenuity, I was able to open and close each lock without their proprietary wrench key, as I'm sure any buyer can do as well. For all buying and selling questions contact Mick through thecontact page or call (530) 518-3200. "Adlake" forged, the initials "N&W" are clearly stamped on the back. "Slaymaker" forged, "N&W" is stamped on the frontside hasp, and "1944" on the reverse. Was $25.00. Over the years, Mother Nature has produced a natural dark black patina. Another attractive Louisville & Nashville steel switch lock. A Canadian National steel lock and brass key. A steel "Adlake" Repair Track switch lock. The medium brown patina compliments the overall appearance. Stamped on the front hasp are the initials "VGN." Like new! C&NWRR (Chicago & Northwestern Railroad) switch key. Has the Bohannon hallmark. My search over for now, I did manage to find one and here it is for sale. The lock shows it's age well, and would make a great addition to some collector's showcase. Not hallmarked but distinctive lettering The Wheeling brought to the Nickel Plate a gateway to the mid-Atlantic states, access to many coal fields the Wheeling traversed, and the Nickel Plate's first lake port. C&SRy (Colorado & Southern Railway) switch key. Adlake hallmark. While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. A very rare Toledo and Chicago Interurban Railway brass switch lock set. No problems, The spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. "Slaymaker" forged, and still sporting its original spike chain, the lock works great. The very nice Rutland key works great and makes a perfect pair for this bygone "Milk Train Railroad.". Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa is convicted by a federal jury of tampering with a federal jury in 1962. November 26 - The movie Casablanca premires at the Hollywood Theater in New York City. # 12807. The lock has aged well and sports a handsome dark patina. A Peoria & Pekin Union Railway steel switch lock. A California interurban favorite! This particular lock came off a CNR engine door and fell into my grip. I've paired this relic up with a very nice BR brass key. A rare Chicago-Burlington & Quincy steel switch lock. Sporting a copper-like patina, the lock is stamped "Wabash RR" on the front hasp. A tragic day in American history as news cameras captured the assassination of US President Kennedy on November 22nd. Founded in 1862, the original Union Pacific Rail Road was part of the First Transcontinental Railroad project, later known as the Overland Route. "KCS" is stamped in very large serif letters on the back. The United States Department of Transportation begins operation and the "Milton Berle Show" last airs on ABC-TV. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. A fine set it is too, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Another real beauty from the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Super early key with deep beautiful markings. But what ended up happening was financial constraints permitted only the Fort Wayne Division to be built. The chain is the original and its keeper moves freely. Still sporting its original spike chain, the handsome brass rivets complement the overall appearance of the lock. A rare Union Pacific 'Motive Power & Cab' switch lock. to enjoy. The matching brass MoPac key make a fine pair. Now part of the CSX Transportation. A very nice lock set! The drop cover is very snug and has excellent spring action. A sharp looking Southern Pacific steel switch lock. The matching AT&SF-Keyline brass key make a great pair. # 12930. KCS also owns and indirectly operates Kansas City Southern de Mexico (KCSM) in the central and northeastern states of Mexico, and is the only Class I Railroad to own any track both inside and outside of Mexico's boundaries. Every time I think of the 1980's, I think of "disco" music and the "Bee Gees." The matching B&O Slaymaker brass key make a handsome set! NNRY (Nevada Northern Railway) switch key. Good news! "Adlake" forged, the initials "SAL RR" are clearly stamped on the back. The initials "L&N R.R." $75.00 A&P RR, S.B. A Northern Pacific steel switch lock set. 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. Commonly known since its opening in 1884 as the Soo Line after the phonetic spelling of Sault, it was merged with several other major CP subsidiaries on January 1, 1961, to form the Soo Line Railroad. The matching C&N brass key make this another perfect marriage! Some of the areas that would cause problems later were starting to show South Vietnam is attacked by Viet Cong Guerrillas and Troops are sent to Arkansas to enforce anti segregation laws. The matching SL&SF brass key is a relic in it's own right, the hex stamp dating it to the 1800s. The matching SL&SF brass key is a little older than the lock but together they make a great pair! Had to mention this one, Lori Davis of Long Island sues Mike Tyson for grabbing her buttocks! Note: WW2 Victory Lock! In 1998 GTI purchased Pan Am Airways from bankruptcy and revived the airline. "Adlake" forged, "NYCS" is clearly stamped on the back. The spring drop is snug and has good spring action, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Established in 1865 under the name Union Pacific Railway, Southern Branch, it came to serve an extensive rail network in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri. on the front with a beautiful tapered and machined At a 104 years old, It seems the "O" has been worn off. The "R" is mostly wore off. # 12934. It was chartered in 1856 and began operations in 1862. An "Adlake" brass switch lock with the brass PC stamped key. The spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. "The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad", Skeptical collectors take note: this style of, Chicago, Milwaukee St.Paul & Pacific Railroad, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway. The Adams & Westlake matching brass key is also stamped "S RY ES." Forged by one of the early lock masters, "Thomas Slaight." Just an excellent surviving example Many more cars in America were now fitted with automatic gearboxes and gas cost 25 cents per gallon. Still sporting its original spike chain, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. "SOU RY" is clearly stamped on one side of the lock. The Monkees television series premieres on NBC. I don't find it a big deal, after all, the locks are antiques, which I like to call relics. The lock has its original spike chain. Bohannon hallmarked key marked HVRR on the front in Walt Disney's feature film Peter Pan premieres. A very nice looking Soo Line steel switch lock. Album of the Year: Sgt. 1870's vintage T. Slaight hallmarked key. Following the law of economics, and the ancestry of our hobby, which is collecting railroad relics, 1980 dated Frisco locks will become more valuable as time passes. The Monkees television series premieres on NBC. The Monon Railroad, also known as the Chicago-Indianapolis & Louisville Railway from 1897 to 1956, was an American railroad that operated almost entirely within the state of Indiana. The American people stayed close to their home media outlet - the radio. Another sharp looking Nickel Plate switch lock set. A Dallas, Texas, jury finds Jack Ruby guilty of killing John F. Kennedy assassin Lee Harvey Oswald. The product line was primarily devoted to the areas of signals and communications for the railroads. This post-merger lock + post-merger lock above = nice pair! The spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. The lock has its original 8 inch spike chain attached. "Adlake" forged, the initials "CB&Q" are clearly stamped on the back. A very nice set! The spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Chartered in 1868, the New York & Long Branch Railroad (NYLB) was a railroad in central New Jersey, running from Bay Head Junction in Bay Head to Perth Amboy, where it connected to the Central Railroad of New Jersey's Perth Amboy & Elizabethport Railroad. The Virginian Railway was a Class I railroad located in Virginia and West Virginia in the United States. "Adlake" forged, it has a brass hasp and steel body. In Europe, the Battle of Verdun in WW I begins (1 million casualties). Still sporting its original spike chain, the lock is in excellent condition, the spring drop is very snug, the hasp will unlock and latch with ease. Pocket wear only and the only letter worn is the left arm of the Y. Keyless Remote Programming. A nice Southern relic! At least we know the foundry year it was made, which is 1952. From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to Try contacting them via Messages to find out! Dates of operation: 1901-1961. 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