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  1. 2003.1.4 - Scale, Balance

    Portable brass balance scale, with velvet-lined case containing stand, 2 dishes, tweezers, 7 weight disks, and container of smaller weights.

    Record Type: Object

    Portable Scale
  2. 2003.1.5 - Shovel

    Shovel with flat blade and wooden handle. Handle grip is broken.

    Record Type: Object

    Shovel
  3. 2003.10.1 - Drawing

    Black and white print of a drawing of the proposed Gold Mining Camp Museum

    Record Type: Object

    Geyman Drawing of Camp
  4. 2003.10.2 - Drawing

    Black and white print of a drawing of the proposed Gold Mining Camp Museum in plastic frame with grey matting.

    Record Type: Object

    Dearborn Geyman, Camp Drawing
  5. 2003.11.1 - Torch, Kerosene

    Railroad torch made by Gem Manufacturing Company, black, no wick. These were used to melt ice from the switch locks. Embossed on bottom: GEM MFG CO PGH. PA

    Record Type: Object

    Gem Railroad Torch
  6. 2003.11.10 - Pillbox

    Norfolk and Western pill box

    Record Type: Object

    N&W Pill Box
  7. 2003.11.11 - Case

    Case for a railroad flag or flares.

    Record Type: Object

    Torpedo/Flag Box
  8. 2003.11.12 - Box

    Old railroad hot box compound box - "Torpedoes & Cooling Compound"

    Record Type: Object

    Cooling Compound Box
  9. 2003.11.13 - Can, Oil

    Pennsylvania Railroad Eagle oiler.

    Record Type: Object

    Eagle Oiler
  10. 2003.11.2 - Lantern, Railroad

    Carman's/switchman's/brakeman's lantern. Marked "N&W RY, Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Honeoye Falls, N.Y. U.S.A., Patented"

    Record Type: Object

    Railroad Lantern
  11. 2003.11.3 - Can, Oil

    Vintage railroad oil can, 1 quart, galvanized, embossed labels, ONE QUART LIQUID on one side and other side: NYC-PA Approved Type Q 10 Lawson Cinti

    Record Type: Object

    One Quart NYC-PA Oil Can
  12. 2003.11.4 - Can, Kerosene

    New York Central System five gallon kerosene can

    Record Type: Object

    NYC Can
  13. 2003.11.5 - Track Section

    Section of 115 pound rail, saw cut from new "frog"

    Record Type: Object

    Rail Section
  14. 2003.11.6 - Heater, Switch

    Union Pacific kerosene-fueled switch point heater. This was placed between the crossties right under the points of the switch to keep the points from freezing up or filling with snow. Wick is still included. One small cap is missing.

    Record Type: Object

    Track Heater
  15. 2003.11.7 - Sign

    "X" whistle post sign. Used to alert train crews of approaching grade crossing so they can blow the whistle. Some bullet holes.

    Record Type: Object

    "X" Whistle Sign
  16. 2003.11.8 - Sign

    Round, porcelain-enameled reproduction railroad sign of 18 gauge steel with brass grommets for mounting. From the era when railroads carried most of the mail. Outgoing mail was picked up on the fly by a hook arm on the train, but inbound mail bags were simply thrown off the train and might knock down an inattentive bystander. "CAUTION LOOK OUT FOR MAIL BAG WHEN TRAIN PASSES"

    Record Type: Object

    Look Out For Mail Bag Sign
  17. 2003.11.9 - Sign

    Round, unmounted, porcelain-enameled reproduction railroad sign of 18 gauge steel with brass grommets for mounting. From the era when railroads carried most of the mail. Outgoing mail was picked up on the fly by a hook arm on the train, but inbound mail bags were simply thrown off the train and might knock down an inattentive bystander. "CAUTION LOOK OUT FOR MAIL BAG WHEN TRAIN PASSES"

    Record Type: Object

    Mail Bag Caution Sigh
  18. 2003.12.1 - Can, Oil

    Noera Manufacturing Co. railroad oil can, labeled: NOERA MFG CO WATERBURY, CONN

    Record Type: Object

    Railroad Noera Oil Can
  19. 2003.12.10 - Can, Oil

    Norfolk and Western railroad lamp oil can, embossed "J" within a diamond, "Urbana, O".

    Record Type: Object

    Old Railroad Torch
  20. 2003.12.12 - Case

    Railroad emergency signal case.

    Record Type: Object

    Railroad Emergency Signal Kit

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