Thanks for taking me along, Larry. In our historical society RR museum in North FL I've got a collection of date nails. The oldest one is '24, they were given to me from a friend who collected them years ago from RRs in CT. I added some newer ones, 1950s from the FEC RR in S Fla the newest one is from 1960.
The chains hanging down are to indicate clearance. If the chains hits the tope of the car, then it may hit something further down the track. Honestly I think they date till when there where brakemen and such further down the train in a caboose for example who might here the warning.
Why don’t they recycle those old rails? I see so much waste with railroads! In my town I see tons of spike’s and plates that are brand new just laying in piles in the brush! God they really waste a lot!!!
Thanks for taking me along, Larry. In our historical society RR museum in North FL I've got a collection of date nails. The oldest one is '24, they were given to me from a friend who collected them years ago from RRs in CT. I added some newer ones, 1950s from the FEC RR in S Fla the newest one is from 1960.
Hello Larry how r u? Looks nice there for walking
The chains hanging down are to indicate clearance. If the chains hits the tope of the car, then it may hit something further down the track. Honestly I think they date till when there where brakemen and such further down the train in a caboose for example who might here the warning.
Interesting. Thank you 🙏
It’s referred to as a telltale.
@@douglaslangella7782 Thank you 🙏
Why don’t they recycle those old rails? I see so much waste with railroads! In my town I see tons of spike’s and plates that are brand new just laying in piles in the brush! God they really waste a lot!!!