Barn Find - NYCRR and NYCL Railroad Switch Locks with Keys

[ctalmadg]

Found these locks in a old barn up in Northern NY over the summer. These are fairly common I have found, but neat non-the-less.

 

[dallgire]

wow thats awesome man!!

 

[littlebill31]

Really nice looking locks. Did you clean them up or were they in that condition?

 

[{Sentinel}]

Those are in terrific shape, were they boxed up? Nice

 

[ctalmadg]

Didn't clean.. these were in a cigar box in a old trunk, so they were not exposed to the elements. I'm actually a Antique collector and historian, so I know the importance of patina and the do's and dont's of cleaning. I did find that you can't sell these items on Ebay as they think they would be a threat if someone was to take the key and go change a switch on a track.. (I find this funny since these are from around 1900)

I know there are lots of railroad buffs that collect these.. if anyone on the forum is interested I'll part with them as they are something I don't collect.

Happy Detecting.

 

[PikesPeakCharlie]

Very nice I know what its like to find a RR lock with the key . Oh, and you didnt here this from me but you can sell them on Ebay,just dont put RailRoad in the title, no worries the RailRoad guys will find them. HH

 

[ncsilverspider]

Man, those are COOL! I love trains and collecting railroad items and I think that is a great find! WTG!

 

[civilman1]

Spent 5 yr.'s in the lock buisiness. Very Cool snag's

 

[jewelerguy]

very cool