Railroad Lock Found

[BuckleBoy]

Rodeo Recon and I got out for a bit today and I got skunked except for a few little buckles. (I deserve to get skunked after the recent successes I guess...) Anyhow, Rodeo got this awesome L&N R.R. lock. It says "7-19" on the lever. Congrats, Rodeo. I imagine this one will clean up nicely. If anybody has any ideas on how to get it working again, please feel free to share them. I know that any L&N key would potentially turn the lever.





Regards,


Buckleboy

 

[kindafoundabuckle]

He's killin me! YEAH!!!

 

[tymcmurray]

Nice lock.
I boiled an old lock in water to get out the dirt
and then soaked it with liquid wrench to get it working.

 

[JimmyT]

Nice find and its looks in great shape. Should be a little old because its CSX now can't remember when the name was changed but its been a while.

The next time we get together remind me and I will bring my keys. There are a lot of different keys and if this one works I know a guy at the flea market that sells them.

Later JimmyT

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Tnet metal detecting rule 4.53: "A double-posted thread can equate to removal of the double poster's username and other identifications pertaining to the extermination of the member."

Oh, nice lock, Bucks, nice lock.

Bone Dry Detecting...Lev

 

[ModernMiner]

Rodeo,
Love that lock!!! Congrats to you. Hopefully we'll see it again cleaned up.
Thanks for the post BB.
-MM-

 

[RELICDUDE07]

Buckleboy ...I found its twin about 2 yrs. ago ,try w.d. 40 .. It worked great on this one .great find I think they maybe worth a little money?

 

[shootist]

Really great find,I knew it was going to be L&N when I saw your name. They are one of my favorite lines,some of their track is very near my home. or what used to be theirs,as a previous poster mentioned CSX bought them up years ago. I think I would let it soak in a coffee can with some motor oil in it for a week or two then get after it with the WD40 or liquid wrench,should turn out to be a sweety,HH...Shoot

 

[BuckleBoy]

Thank you for your replies. I'm hoping with some cleaning it will open and close again.


-Buckleboy

 

[PBK]

Nice find!

The latest edition of Knous's Railroadiana lists this Louisville & Nashville Railroad lock at $60-70. Arnall's The Padlock Collector values it at $100, but that may be a bit steep, as a couple (nonexcavated) came in below the Knous price range in Schofield padlock auctions.

The thrill of digging one? Priceless!

 

[Don in SJ]

Very nice find, and locks are such a wonderful relic to have on display. I hope it cleaned up well and give you many years of viewing enjoyment.

Don

 

[EARTHWORKS]

Buck: that is a great looking lock! Great job!

 

[BigNuggets]

Go lock something up

 

[Fisher]

I'd try PB Blast if nothing else works. It's a good penetrating catalyst.
http://www.pbblaster.com/store/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=1

 

[xlt nh]

Beautiful!!! I cleaned mine up with a wire wheel...came out pretty good.

Congrats!
Hank 8)

 

[daytondigger]

Sweet find, congrats. I love to use the metal detector to add to my collections. I limited my railroad collection to L&N only. They hauled out the coal my Grandfather dug in Kentucky. That would be a priceless find for me.

 

[JerV3]

That's a nice one Buckle boy.

The patina is great. I love that green. Some of those locks are worth some money. I found one last month pat 1879.

HH Jer

 

[kindafoundabuckle]

Go lock something up

His mouth!

 

[ridge_runner]

Awesome lock Happy Twinkle Musically Delicious Christmas Candy BuckleToes!!!!

Awesome T-net handle!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!

HH,

RR

 

[nebstater]

Just love that old RR material. Nice find. WTG