Switch
- Object Name:
- Switch
- Object ID:
- 1957.036.002
- Place of Origin:
- Newark, NJ
- Description:
- Railroad switch lock, probably used by Concord Railroad. Brass. Heart-shaped body with U-shaped shackle on top. In locked position. Spring-loaded rectangular cover on one side conceals keyhole. Matching rectangular piece on other side is stamped "C R.R". One side of shackle stamped "ROMER CO NEWARK, N.J." Ten-link iron chain attached to bottom.
- Material:
- Metal
Brass
Iron - Dimensions:
- H-4.3 W-2.5 D-0.8 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Adin M. Noyes and Carl O. Noyes
- Subjects:
- Railroads, Railroad switching, Locks (Hardware)
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