Today's Short Hunt

[oldmxrat]

Went out for about an hour this morning. The crazy wind blew me back home. It was just too much.
I looked at a spot close to my house next to the RR tracks where a recent fire burned off all the heavy brush. There were signs of old glass and china.

Got a couple of rope tensioners, a pocket knife, a smashed thimble, a watch, and some kinda strange aluminum bezel/hood.

Does anyone recognize the bezel/hood thingy? It's about 3" in diameter. Wondering if train related.

 

[Nathan W]

Looks like a cover for a light of some sorts

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Interesting find - yes, maybe part of a Light ?

 

[Digger RJ]

Went out for about an hour this morning. The crazy wind blew me back home. It was just too much.
I looked at a spot close to my house next to the RR tracks where a recent fire burned off all the heavy brush. There were signs of old glass and china.

Got a couple of rope tensioners, a pocket knife, a smashed thimble, a watch, and some kinda strange aluminum bezel/hood.

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Does anyone recognize the bezel/hood thingy? It's about 3" in diameter. Wondering if train related.

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Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[AU Seeker]

I'd say the bezel was part of a signal light, for telling the train which direction of the track was good to go so there's no head on accidents, or even maybe a railroad crossing sign.

 

[Trezurehunter]

I would agree with AU Seeker, I was going to suggest a bezel for a signal light and then I read his post.

 

[pepperj]

I'd say the bezel was part of a signal light, for telling the train which direction of the track was good to go so there's no head on accidents, or even maybe a railroad crossing sign.

Seems small for a signal light, maybe on the traffic arm that's for crossings. Mainline lights are big.