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  1. 2003.12.13 - Torch, Kerosene

    Western Maryland Railway railroad engineer's torch, Eagle brand, "W.M.R.R." embossed on side, "Eagle" embossed on bottom.

    Record Type: Object

    WMRR Eagle Torch
  2. 2003.12.14 - Light, Signal

    Railroad signal light

    Record Type: Object

    Signal Light
  3. 2003.12.15 - Flag, Signal

    Railroad signal flag kit.

    Record Type: Object

    Railroad Flagging Kit
  4. 2003.12.16 - Lighter

    Norfolk and Western Railway Company cigarette lighter.

    Record Type: Object

    N&W Cigarette Lighter
  5. 2003.12.17 - Kit, First Aid

    Norfolk and Western Railway Company first aid kit; brand new in corrugated box, 5.5" x 5.25" x 3", stamped "515017 FIRST AID KIT 6 UNIT"; white enamel with black lettering. Kit contains an inventory sheet, 4.625" x 3.125", and 6 boxes, 2.25" x 4" x 0.625" each, sealed in plastic as follows: 2 boxes, Unit 1-002, containing 16 one inch plastic non adherent adhesive bandages 1 box, Unit 2-004, containing 4" non adherent bandage compress 1 ...

    Record Type: Object

    N&W First Aid Kit
  6. 2003.12.18 - Flag, Signal

    Signal flag kit, embossed "H. L. PIPER, MONTREAL".

    Record Type: Object

    Railroad Flagging Kit
  7. 2003.12.19 - Heater, Switch

    Track heater, "Bethlehem Snow Queen"

    Record Type: Object

    Track Heater
  8. 2003.12.2 - Lock, Switch

    Railroad switch locker, possibly from the Missouri Pacific Railway.

    Record Type: Object

    Switch Locker
  9. 2003.12.20 - Flag, Signal

    Signal flag kit, empty. This kit holds 8 torpedoes in one end and the fusees in the other. A chain to carry the kit over the shoulder, painted bright red, was made by the H. L. Piper Co (Hiram L Piper) of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and is Model No. 6.

    Record Type: Object

    Railroad Flagging Kit
  10. 2003.12.3 - Lamp, Railroad

    ADLAKE four-way railroad switch lamp.

    Record Type: Object

    Switchyard Lantern
  11. 2003.12.4 - Torch, Kerosene

    Old Railroad Torch, Eagle embossed bottom. These were used to melt ice from the switch locks.

    Record Type: Object

    Railroad Torch
  12. 2003.12.5 - Sign

    Railroad whistle sign for grade-crossing.

    Record Type: Object

    Grade-crossing Whistle Sign
  13. 2003.12.6 - Sign

    Metal sign, STAY OFF OF TRACKS, black lettering on white

    Record Type: Object

    Stay Off Tracks Sign
  14. 2003.12.7 - Sign

    Sign from Railroad Train Yard; "Warning; Locomotives Must Not Pass This Point", red lettering on yellow.

    Record Type: Object

    Train Yard Warning Sign
  15. 2003.12.8 - Sign

    Round RAILROAD CROSSING sign.

    Record Type: Object

    RR Crossing Sign
  16. 2003.12.9 - Torch, Kerosene

    Pennsylvania Railroad Eagle torch, Pennsylvania Railroad keystone logo embossed on bottom. These were used to melt ice from the switch locks.

    Record Type: Object

    Torch, Kerosene
  17. 2003.2.1 - Safe

    Metal combination safe. Combination wheel runs 20-100. On the exterior of door: BARNES SAFE & LOCK CO. PITTSBURG, PA On interior of door: top: 36649R center: Barnes Safe & Lock Co. Pittsburg, PA

    Record Type: Object

    Assay Office Safe
  18. 2003.3.1 - Box, Sluice

    Grey "rocker" box sluice. Top tray with handle has large mesh at the bottom, larger "cradle" has wood riffles and smaller mesh on bottom.

    Record Type: Object

    Rocker Box Sluice
  19. 2003.4.1 - Tray, Ore

    Long ore core tray. 5 semi-circular indentations where the cylindrical drill core samples would be laid.

    Record Type: Object

    Core Sample Tray
  20. 2003.4.2 - Core, Drill

    Cylindrical drill core sample.

    Record Type: Object

    Large Geologic Core Sample

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