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    Help: Tool Identification

    That usually goes with a hand throw switch as a set of two. It's used to lock the switch handle so it can't be thrown by unauthorized persons. The hole near the top is for a switch lock. The cutouts in the base are for spikes holding it to a tie. They are generally bought from companies that...
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    Anyone know what this was used for?

    These were used to store fire fighting equipment out of the weather. Hoses on wheeled reels, buckets of sand, fire extinguishers, etc. They were made of steel so they wouldn't burn. They were usually painted red.
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    Howdy, new member here.

    That's called approach lighting. The signal is dark until a train passes the next in approach to that one then it lights up. This is to help reduce electricity usage and to prolong bulb life. The yellow wss the signal changing afret the train cleared the block ahead of that signal. Shouldn't...
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    PRR retiree pocket watch

    If you look at the inside of the back of the watch case, you will probably see a similar symbol as on the bag and/or the word Keystone. This is the company that made the watch case. It is not a reference to the Pennsylvania Railroad. The bag is what the case was shipped in. As you stated, it is...
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    Looking for the Hurlbut Woodland park zoo train , Seattle WA

    I have a few pics, but they won't post.
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    Looking for the Hurlbut Woodland park zoo train , Seattle WA

    That would be me. I've had the engine for several years now. I was going to modify it to 12 inch gauge. Now, I'd rather see it go to someone that wants to restore it. I bought it from a 12 inch operator in Laport, IN.


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