Lost cat search finds railroad sign

[Tony12100]

A few nights ago my shop cat got out of my work shop. I've been searching the neighborhood and local woods. In the far back of the property I rent I spotted an oval sign on an iron post. It's was frozen into the ground. I got my detecting shovel out of the truck and started chipping away at the frozen ground. It's a railroad whistle / warning sign. I'm going to completely restore it. As of the posting the cat has not been found.

 

[boogeyman]

Boy! Have you got the good karma on your side!! Have you thought about leaving a can of tuna or mackerel just inside the door with the door open just a little? Hope you find em!!

 

[Tony12100]

I do have a cat trap set up with food in it.. I check it often.

 

[joesmarbles]

Tony, was your cat old or sick? when a cat knows it is not well it will search out a safe place to die.....Joe McDonough

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Awesome sign!

 

[texjim]

Awesome sign. Hope you get your cat back.

 

[StormSurge]

Cool sign! Like to see it restored.

 

[Roadrunner007]

Nice!

 

[Tony12100]

He's a healthy 4 year old. He sliped out as I was leaving for the the night neighbors have seen him.. The sign is from Central New Jersey Railroad. It's gonna look great when I'm done restoring it

 

[romeo-1]

That sign is a beauty...real heavy duty and not like the modern equivalent. Good luck with the restoration and please post pics when complete!

 

[NHBandit]

Very cool. I collect railroad stuff and will trade you 2 cats for it

 

[pepperj]

Nice sign, hope you get the kitty back into the shop again.

 

[Trezurehunter]

That sign is a great find & I hope you make another great find. ( your cat )

 

[kingskid1611]

Excellent find on the sign not so good find on the lost cat...keep looking

 

[GaRebel1861]

That is a nice find! I hope you get your cat back - good luck.

 

[Tony12100]

Still looking

 

[g-olden years]

Super railroad sign - Congrats! If your cat is un-neutered Tom cat, he got bored in the shed! In our area of coastal CA, raccoons, coyotes & mountain lions eat cats, especially now since the massive drought has limited their natural prey. Andi

 

[aa battery]

wow great find

 

[DigIron2]

very very collectible.not only to sign collectors,but you would be surprised the amount people that have toy train setups in their basement that would love to get there hands on it.Cool find!Good luck on finding your cat.

 

[PeteWmass]

coyotes are a big problem here in Massachusetts- Im always worried when my cat goes out at night - but he only stays out briefly now- we don't put him out for the night like years ago - -they are getting to be a problem in the neighborhoods - my sister has some chickens - right next to her house - and they will walk right up the street at night and she's lost a couple - luckily for my cat - they seldom come into my yard - but -I can hear them off across the brook in the back - hope you find your cat (and good find!)