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FEATURED KEYS FOR SALE

 


 

TACOMA RAILWY & POWER COMPANY

Item # 13309

One of the earliest electric railroads in Washington State. This beautiful example is made by Wilson Bohannon and is nicely stamped TRY&P Co on the front with S on the reverse. Super hard to find and a must for any Northwest collector.

 

PRICE: Sale Pending

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SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY

Item # 13308

This beautiful nearly unused example of the Sacramento Shops manufactured switch key is just gorgeous in all respects. Deep SP marking with lightly worn features and great patina. A cut above most found today.

 

PRICE: $80.00

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SOUTHERN PACIFIC LINES

Item # 13307

On the Sunset Route, all hardware seems to have been marked SP LINES carrying their own keyings and CS number series. This harder to find key is marked SPLINES CS-45 matching the SP LINES CS-45 SPCIAL lock. Hard to find these LINES keys so don't miss this opportunity to match it with your lock.

 

PRICE: $85.00

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MINNEAPOLIS St. PAUL & SAULT STE. MARIE

Item # 13306

Wonderful old hard to find A&W oval example of Soo Line's standard switch cut key. This one is nicely marked on the front with the hallmark and S on the back. A beautiful hard to find example.

 

PRICE: $50.00

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PHILADELPHIA & READING

Item # 13305

Not your normal Fraim manufactured example, but a nice harder to find A&W oval logo version. This P&R is in excellent condition. Minor casting pock mark in the barrel but other than that very nice. Seldom seen maker for these.

 

PRICE: $50.00

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OREGON SHORT LINE

Item # 13304

Wonderful early pre-1910 OSL issue key prior to the Common Standard design locks and keys of the E. H. Herriman era. This OSL key has little wear but nice and smooth and great patina. A&W oval on the back. Super key, way above average condition for these. Worth the upgrade to your collection.

 

PRICE: $80.00

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NORTHERN PACIFIC

Item # 13303

Of the 3 varieties of Northern Pacific signal keys, the original issue steel version may be the hardest to come by. This NPS1 is beautifully marked and has no condition issues. This is the first of this type we've handled in a number of years so don't expect to see this one for sale very long.

 

PRICE: $210.00

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NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA RAILROAD

Item # 13302

Nice early original cut Fraim manufactured switch key although not hallmarked. This NEO key has nice pocket wear and patina and is a harder key to find.

 

PRICE: $85.00

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NORFOLK & WESTERN RAILWAY

Item # 13301

This is an uncommonly nice key from the N&W. A rarer early issued key with beautiful pocket wear and serial number. Appears to be a slaymaker or FS Hardware origin key. Just a great example.

 

PRICE: $65.00

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LONGVIEW PORTLAND & NORTHERN

Item # 13300

One of the few Washington logging short lines to have marked hardware. This road may be best known for its innovative designed bridge over the Cowlitz River in western Washington. Hardware and relics from the road are few and far between so don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of picturesque Washington history.

 

PRICE: Sale Pending

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INTERNATIONAL & GREAT NORTHERN RAILROAD

Item # 13299

Very nice deeply stamped example marked I&GNRR on the front with the A&W hex logo on the reverse. Beautiful patina, a great key all around at a price that won't last.

 

PRICE: $55.00

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JOPLIN & PITTSBURG RAILWAY

Item # 13298

Very nice early Missouri road. This tapered barrel Handlan Buck key is nicely marked J&PRY on the front. The vast majority of these keys are found severely worn making this one a true stand out in the small population of known examples. Don't miss this opportunity.

 

PRICE: Sale Pending

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COLORADO SOUTHERN NEW ORLEANS & PACIFIC RAILWAY

Item # 13297

This seldom seen key has beautiful deep markings and although not hallmarked, hails from the early 1900's era when the road began. It was short lived and was bought out by the Frisco shortly after it began operations. Very hard key to find!

 

PRICE: Sale Pending

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CHICAGO ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC

Item # 13296

This CRI&P key is the Repair Track cut. Large barrel with straight bit. Shows little use and excellent Adlake markings. Harder to find.

 

PRICE: $40.00

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CHICAGO MILWAUKEE & St. PAUL RAILROAD

Item # 13295

Very nice hallmarked Loffelholz early Milwaukee Road switch key from pre-WW1. No extra wear and great patina.

 

PRICE: $30.00

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ALGOMA CENTRAL & HUDSON BAY

Item # 13294

Traditional name for the Algoma Central. This key is very nice and shows great patina. Adlake hallmarked.

 

PRICE: Sale Pending

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CHICAGO INDIANAPOLIS & SOUTHERN

Item # 13293

CI&S marked on this Corbin general purpose key. Hard to find these little things. If you have the lock, you're in business!

 

PRICE: $35.00

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AMERICAN RAILWAY EXPRESS CO

Item # 13292

Nice early steel Corbin key marked for the American Railway Express Co. Pre WW1 key in beautiful condition.

 

PRICE: $35.00

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WISCONSIN CENTRAL RAILROAD

Item # 13291

Early tapered barrel Loffelholz hallmarked key marked WCRR S on the front. This is 1890's vintage and its in great condition.

 

PRICE: $85.00

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TENNESSEE RAILWAY

Item # 13290

Beautiful early Slaymaker key marked TENN RY. No excessive wear, and a great marking!

 

PRICE: $55.00

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PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD

Item # 13289

Very nice early key marked PENNA CO. serial number on the reverse. Nice large serif lettering.

 

PRICE: $70.00

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MINNEAPOLIS & St. LOUIS RAILWAY

Item # 13288

Not just another M&StL switch key. We were advised this is a car key. This is one I will surmise is missing from most advanced collections in the region so don't miss out. Slaymkaer hallmark, beautiful markings and no excessive wear. A great key.

 

PRICE: Sale Pending

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INDIANA HARBOR BELT RAILROAD

Item # 13287

This key is pretty cool so much to experience. Front of the key is marked IHB with S for switch, serial number and the A&W oval logo. Putting that all on the front so they can accommodate the IHB's required return policy on the back. Imagine finding this and returning for a full $2 before WW1. What a find and reward that was! This is a beautiful key in all respects. Don't miss this opportunity as early versions of this key like this are seldom seen for sale.

 

PRICE: $80.00

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CHICAGO SOUTH SHORE & SOUTH BEND RAILROAD

Item # 13286

CSS&SB on the front of this Adlake hallmarked key. Serial number on the reverse. One tiny barrel ding on the front otherwise a very nice piece of Chicago interurban history.

 

PRICE: $75.00

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CHICAGO PEORIA & St. LOUIS RAILWAY

Item # 13285

CP&StLRy on the front of this Handlan Buck tapered barrel key. Great patina and pocket wear. Serial number and S on reverse with the hallmark. A desirable key harder to find.

 

PRICE: $185.00

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CHICAGO INDIANAPOLIS & SOUTHERN RAILROAD

Item # 13284

Great little tapered barrel key marked CI&SRR in serif lettering. Smaller than a normal switch key. Has serial number on the reverse. Beautiful pocket wear.

 

PRICE: $95.00

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CLEVELAND CINCINATTI CHICAGO & INDIANAPOLIS RAILROAD

Item # 13283

CCC&IRR on the front of this well pocket worn Bohannon switch key. A very nice key, & symbol is worn nearly to extinction but unmistakable. This is a very nice early key from the 1890's or even late 80's. A great key.

 

PRICE: $135.00

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NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM

Item # 13262

NYCS gang stamped on the front of this nice key with Tool House designation on the reverse.

 

PRICE: $35.00

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ERIE RAILROAD

Item # 13260

Erie Railroad Cripple Track (repair track) key nicely marked with the CT. Made by Fraim although not hallmarked. Harder to find.

 

PRICE: $45.00

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ERIE RAILROAD

Item # 13259

ERIE railroad Freight Car cut. Marked FC on the front. Nice Fraim logo on the reverse. Harder to find key.

 

PRICE: $55.00

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NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD

Item # 13256

NPRR on the front with A&W oval logo on the reverse. Great early key.

 

PRICE: $40.00

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PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD

Item # 13252

Great knobby key from the PRR. Super patina and no excessive wear.

 

PRICE: $45.00

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BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD

Item # 13249

Super nice markings on this Bohannon key.

 

PRICE: $25.00

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MISSOURI KANSAS TEXAS RAILROAD

Item # 13247

Switch cut key from Adlake in beautiful condition.

 

PRICE: $40.00

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TEXAS & PACIFIC RAILROAD

Item # 13246

Early tapered barrel steel switch key in great condition. Nice serif T&PRR.

 

PRICE: $80.00

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UNITED STATES TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY

Item # 13245

Great early Fraim hallmarked key with super patina.

 

PRICE: $45.00

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ATCHISON TOPEKA & SANTA FE

Item # 13244

Earlier A&W hex logo key in nice shape. Great pocket wear.

 

PRICE: $30.00

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CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN

Item # 13243

Standard Adlake switch key in beautiful condition.

 

PRICE: $40.00

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CLEVELAND CHICAGO CINCINNATI & St. LOUIS

Item # 13241

This is a beautiful early Fraim hallmakred key. Very nice.

 

PRICE: $40.00

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DETROIT TOLEDO & IRONTON

Item # 13239

Great Adlake hallmarked key.

 

PRICE: $50.00

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CHICAGO & EASTERN ILLINOIS RAILROAD

Item # 13233

C&EI on the front with the adlake curved logo on the reverse. This is a very nice clean steel key with no rust or pitting. Great key and very eye appealing.

 

PRICE: $45.00

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LOUISIANA RAILWAY & NAVIGATION COMPANY

Item # 13232

LRY&NCO on the front of this beautifully pocket worn key. A&W oval logo with serial number on the reverse. Just a gorgeous key.

 

PRICE: $68.00

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CHICAGO BURLINGTON & QUINCY RAILROAD

Item # 13230

BURLINGTON ROUTE stamped all the way around the hilt on this nice A&W oval logo key. Serial number and S for Switch on the back. Very nice example.

 

PRICE: $29.00

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MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD

Item # 13229

Missouri Pacific Repair Track key. This is a fairly late example with the crinkle finish but shows decent use and has a great patina. Harder to find this keying for MP.

 

PRICE: $31.00

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CHICAGO St. PAUL MINNEAPOLIS & OMAHA RAILROAD

Item # 13226

Great OMAHA key here. A&W hex logo on the reverse. Slight tip wear on the barrel but perfectly acceptable, and nicely marked with great pocket wear.

 

PRICE: $48.00

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St. LOUIS & SAN FRANCISCO RAILWAY

Item # 13223

Nicely marked FRISCO key. This keying almost resembles the car cut but not quite. Could be a stores department key. Very odd cut for Frisco and it is in excellent condition.

 

PRICE: $55.00

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CHICAGO ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC

Item # 13222

CRI&P on the front of this brass key which is the Hand CAR cut although not marked as such. Nice Adlake hallmark on the reverse. Great price for this key.

 

PRICE: $38.00

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NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD

Item # 13220

NYCRR on the front of this early A&W hex logo switch key. Bit is worn but markings are nice and you seldom see a hex logo from this road.

 

PRICE: $29.00

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NASHVILLE CHATTANOOGA & St. LOUIS RAILROAD

Item # 13138

One of the more eye appealing keys in the collecting world is the W. Bohannon choke barrel key. This particular example is nicely marked NC&StLRR on the front with S and hallmark on the reverse. Beautiful patina, ringed barrel all make this key a stunner. Small barrel dent on the reverse. Just a great early key.

 

PRICE: $225.00

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NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY

Item # 13129

This is the final version of NP switch key before the merger. Great example.

 

PRICE: $20.00

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CHICAGO MILWAUKEE St. PAUL & PACIFIC RAILWAY

Item # 13099

Great patina and beautiful markings on this CMStP&PR marked Freight Car key. These are probably second only to the Store Dept. in rarity. Don't miss this opportunity.

PRICE: $175.00

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CHICAGO MILWAUKEE & St. PAUL RAILWAY

Item # 13098

Hard to find these CM&STPRR Dining Car Cellar keys this nice.

 

PRICE: $165.00

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CHICAGO MILWAUKEE & St. PAUL RAILWAY

Item # 13097

Great pocket wear and patina on this Baggage Car Cellar version with loffelholz hallmark.

PRICE: $105.00

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CHICAGO MILWAUKEE & St. PAUL RAILWAY

Item # 13095

Deep markings on this Loffelholz standard switch key.

 

PRICE: $30.00

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COLORADO & WYOMING RAILWAY

Item # 13092

C&WRY on this Adlake hallmarked key with nice patina and little wear. Neat piece.

 

PRICE: $45.00

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COLORADO & SOUTHERN RAILWAY

Item # 13091

Nice post war Colorado & Southern key. Excellent condition, Adlake hallmarked.

 

PRICE: $40.00

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CHICAGO BURLINGTON & QUINCY RAILROAD

Item # 13089

BURLINGTON ROUTE in large letters all around the hilt on this tapered barrel early key. Beautiful markings and patina.

 

PRICE: $155.00

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OREGON WASHINGTON RAILROAD & NAVIGATION COMPANY

Item # 13016

This is a very nicely marked standard switch key with A&W oval logo.

 

PRICE: $100.00

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NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY

Item # 13009

NP Deeply marked on this Adlake standard switch key.

 

PRICE: $20.00

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ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD

Item # 13005

A nice example.

 

PRICE: $17.00

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DENVER & RIO GRANDE WESTERN RAILROAD

Item # 12996

ADLAKE hallmarked key from the 1940's.

 

PRICE: $45.00

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DENVER & RIO GRANDE RAILROAD

Item # 12994

Nice deep markings on this beautiful key.

 

PRICE: $90.00

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LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD

Item # 12947

General purpose or signal key marked in large letters LVRR. Hallmarked Corbin on the reverse. Nice key.

 

PRICE: $18.00

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BALTIMORE & OHIO LOCAL STATION

Item # 12934

Great Fraim keystone hallmarked version of the B&O local station key. Great patina and eye appeal.

 

PRICE: $25.00

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BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD

Item # 12932

Another really nice early B&O key with long barrel and yet a different cut. No hallmark but appears to be a Fraim design. great key with an uncommon cut.

 

PRICE: $28.00

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BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD

Item # 12931

Uncommonly nice tapered ringed barrel Fraim hallmarked key, and not the regular switch cut. Not sure of which designation this is, but nice and early with serial number on the reverse.

 

PRICE: $80.00

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CUMBERLAND & PENNSYAVANIA RAILROAD

Item # 12739

Mint, new old stock, smooth and little used key marked C&PRR. Beautiful tapered barrel key with a machined ring on the barrel as well. No makers mark but appears like it could be early Union Brass or Craerar & Adams letter style. Just an excellent surviving example ready for display.

 

PRICE: $220.00

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COLORADO & SOUTHERN

Item # 12686

Great example of a switch key from the Burlington Route ownership era of the C&S. Super condition and ready to display.

 

PRICE: $40.00

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COLORADO & SOUTHERN RAILWAY

Item # 12522

Early Fraim lettering on this great key with serial number on the reverse. Not hallmarked but distinctive lettering from Fraim. Early key in great condition and definitely from the narrow gauge era.

 

PRICE: $75.00

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