Sadly, I learned you can't sell them. It's against federal law to sell these kinds of keys since some can still be used in railyards. At least, that's my understanding after doing some light research. Before learning that, though, I got the impression they were in the $10-100 range, depending on what railway they had on the key.
Here is an identification list for your railroad switch and lock keys as follows: Panhandle- Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Rail Road. CCC&ST- Cleveland, Cincinnati & St. Louis Rail Road. SRR- Sierra Rail Road. IRR- Ironton Rail Road. LS&MS- Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Rail Road and the other ones I do not have a listing for unless I would have the end and side views of the end of the keys. This is from a list of over 600 railroads and applications. I used to have a key cutting machine that would cut the skeleton keys. Corbin, Sargent and others of those types were blanks for making duplicates for house keys. The clock keys ; the larger end is for winding the clock and the smaller end is for adjusting the speed. The smaller thin keys are for lock boxes as the one that holds all of the keys that you purchased. I hope this information helps you.
FYI you can take all old broken craftman to Lowe’s and get new ones free. I found an old craftsman belt sander and took it there and got a brand new one free.
I've heard mixed reviews on that. Some locations are great and do the return. Others argue that the model #'s aren't the same, so they won't do the exchange, even though they're clearly the same item.
Good luck selling keys.
Keep us posted on those RR keys.
I have a handful of them in grandpas chest. Curious of value.
Cool finds!!
Sadly, I learned you can't sell them. It's against federal law to sell these kinds of keys since some can still be used in railyards. At least, that's my understanding after doing some light research. Before learning that, though, I got the impression they were in the $10-100 range, depending on what railway they had on the key.
Love those mini lighters! ✌
Yeah, they are pretty cool!
most locks and keys were brass so no rust. Some could be nickel plated brass also. Nice find!
Thanks! My favorite lock was that little brass Yale one!
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway CCC&StL Brass Barrel pocket wear switch key
Here is an identification list for your railroad switch and lock keys as follows: Panhandle- Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Rail Road. CCC&ST- Cleveland, Cincinnati & St. Louis Rail Road. SRR- Sierra Rail Road. IRR- Ironton Rail Road. LS&MS- Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Rail Road and the other ones I do not have a listing for unless I would have the end and side views of the end of the keys. This is from a list of over 600 railroads and applications. I used to have a key cutting machine that would cut the skeleton keys. Corbin, Sargent and others of those types were blanks for making duplicates for house keys. The clock keys ; the larger end is for winding the clock and the smaller end is for adjusting the speed. The smaller thin keys are for lock boxes as the one that holds all of the keys that you purchased. I hope this information helps you.
Thank you so much for all of that awesome information! I really appreciate it. I love the patina on the old railroad keys.
FYI you can take all old broken craftman to Lowe’s and get new ones free. I found an old craftsman belt sander and took it there and got a brand new one free.
I've heard mixed reviews on that. Some locations are great and do the return. Others argue that the model #'s aren't the same, so they won't do the exchange, even though they're clearly the same item.
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