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Jan 19, 2009, 04:48 PM
#1
Small locomotive snap
I found this detecting in SC and have been meaning to post it to see if anyone knows a little background. The locomotive seems to be quite old.
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Jan 19, 2009, 04:59 PM
#2
Re: Small locomotive snap
All I can tell you is what I found on the net. I have found them over the years. They are off the overall of the train crew. They can go back to before the civilwar. Not far before the war as most of the railroad expansion took place around the late 1850s. Being an iron back I would think yours may have some age on it. About all I know.
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Jan 19, 2009, 05:24 PM
#3
Re: Small locomotive snap
Thats great stuff duggap! Thank you for the history!
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Jan 19, 2009, 05:24 PM
#4
Re: Small locomotive snap
Does this look close?
I agree with the 50s (ish) estimate...
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Jan 19, 2009, 05:35 PM
#5
Re: Small locomotive snap
 Originally Posted by Montana Jim
Does this look close?
I agree with the 50s (ish) estimate...
Close my a$$, I think that's it!
Nice one Montana!
Tony
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Jan 19, 2009, 05:39 PM
#6
Re: Small locomotive snap
Looks like the little engine that can't no more! 
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Jan 19, 2009, 05:57 PM
#7
CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: Small locomotive snap
I have seen these designs (antique looking locomotive) on blue jean and overall buttons. I would say that this button is 20th c.
Best Wishes,
Buckles
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals:
TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button
FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Three 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
Military Relics:
Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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Jan 19, 2009, 06:20 PM
#8
Re: Small locomotive snap
I live in a state of rules where I am not permitted to live on my own country land because my home is not 130 MPH rated! I can only visit it from time to time and pay the fines. I feel so safe with Big Government protecting me. In some states its illegal to collect rainwater.
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Jan 19, 2009, 06:24 PM
#9
CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: Small locomotive snap
Thanks, BigCy. 
This post appears to be the exact same button. Finds in the photo are consistent with a 20th c. date as well...
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.p...c,76139.0.html
-Buckles
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals:
TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button
FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Three 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
Military Relics:
Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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Jan 19, 2009, 06:26 PM
#10
Re: Small locomotive snap
Ops... I forgot the source on the waterbury train button I found... form the waterbury button company, still being made today, if this is the same one I have no idea.  
Pattern 80845...
http://www.waterburybutton.com/cart/...dproduct=29447
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Jan 19, 2009, 06:28 PM
#11
Re: Small locomotive snap
Thanks MJ. It sure is close.
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Jan 19, 2009, 06:34 PM
#12
Re: Small locomotive snap
Originally Posted by sage
Thanks MJ. It sure is close.
Close... but no clue if it's the same... SO many made the locomotive style buttons...
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Jan 19, 2009, 09:40 PM
#13
 HOLD FAST
Re: Small locomotive snap
And here I thought it was for a bottle of "Night Train"... 
"The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive. It will often be exercised when wrong, but better so than not to be exercised at all. I like a little rebellion now and then. It is like a storm in the atmosphere"
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Jan 20, 2009, 09:41 AM
#14
Re: Small locomotive snap
if it was buried, it was probably "the underground railroad" 
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Jan 20, 2009, 10:17 AM
#15
monty
Re: Small locomotive snap
I don't think they are the same. The dug one has a much wider rim around the perimeter. Same style, yes, but not the same button. The one in question seems to be made of iron while the one similar is made of pot metal or some other metal? "I'm just saying.....!" (I was told that if you say that no one can argue with you). M nty
Don't make me loose the hounds! If you dig, Cover up your holes.
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Jan 20, 2009, 01:23 PM
#16
Re: Small locomotive snap
Originally Posted by Monty
"I'm just saying.....!" (I was told that if you say that no one can argue with you). M nty
I always use; "IMO". LOL
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