Long Island RR buttons?

[dandan]

Found these two at an old farm house in upstate NY the other day. I'm assuming the LIRR on them is for that RR but I cant find any pics or real info about these. I did find out that the LIRR is the oldest still operating RR in the country!

 

[creskol]

1884-1892 considered to be a transit button rather than a RR button

 

[dandan]

Thanks Creskol! I don't know how you folks do it!

 

[IronSpike]

Nice buttons and good ID Green check

Here's a good link on LIRR buttons:

http://www.trainsarefun.com/lirrphotos/LIRR Button Evolution.htm

c. 1880 – 1900

Gold: Conductor

Silver: All other positions





Worn in a double-breasted pattern of

4 & 4 on the blue, frock-style uni-

form coat. 2 smaller buttons on

sleeves, small buttons on vest and

sides of cap.