Steam train journal box cover

[castletonking]

This is a journal box cover from a steam train that was found in my field approx. 6 inches down.Funny thing is we are 1/4 mile and across the river from the tracks,the field is also full of railroad spikes and assorted iron pieces,all between 5 an 7 inches deep.The journal box cover measures 8 inches long x 5 1/2 inches wide.I researched the railroad and the Rutland and Whitehall line was bought out in the early 1900's

[pganjon]

Hi, Its possible that one of the steam trains that passed by that area had a boiler explosion that could have sent parts of the train and pieces of the railroad that far Nice relic Thanks for sharing Paul

[castletonking]

Hi, Its possible that one of the steam trains that passed by that area had a boiler explosion that could have sent parts of the train and pieces of the railroad that far Nice relic Thanks for sharing Paul

hmm interesting,very possible

[niffler]

That's a cool piece. I think those are worth some money to railroad collectors too. Nice job! Niffler

[mydejavooo]

I was wondering the SAME thing!! "How on earth did that thing find it's way from the inside of a train, to the outside". Cool find!!

DeJa

[walhooey]

I worked for southern Pacific RR for 37 years and I have noticed where they have changed the tracks from one side of a river to te other any many places. Usually due to soil conditions and/or movement of the river. It is quite common in the past.

[castletonking]

I worked for southern Pacific RR for 37 years and I have noticed where they have changed the tracks from one side of a river to te other any many places. Usually due to soil conditions and/or movement of the river. It is quite common in the past.

i never knew that, thanks.according ot the town records the tracks have always been there,maybe someone found it and dropped it,it was found where a lot of brick pieces and a ton of square nails were found.so who knows.

[HISPAN]

interesting find

[Sonnydigs]

Maybe there was a trading post and river crossing close by.. Just a thought..

[castletonking]

Maybe there was a trading post and river crossing close by.. Just a thought..

very possible

[Lanny in AB]

Nicely done!

All the best,

Lanny

[castletonking]

Nicely done!

All the best,

Lanny

thanks