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Old 06-20-2022, 02:23 PM   #1
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How was this device used for ?

A relative brought this Key looking thing to our family reunion this past weekend and ask all that were there what is it ?

So, thought I would ask here on this forum for an answer if there is one.

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Old 06-20-2022, 02:44 PM   #2
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Re: How was this device used for ?

It's called a thing?? Also known as I have absolutely no idea.

But it looks cool. Now I'm curious as well.

I would guess it's for some sort of machinery. Like a key or something.
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Old 06-20-2022, 05:05 PM   #3
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Re: How was this device used for ?

Choo Choo!
Chuga, chuga, chuga!
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Thought I’d seen one and used one before.
It’s the switch handle for locomotives.
When left unattended the handle was removed from the console and locked in a safe box so the loco couldn’t be moved by unauthorized people.


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Old 06-20-2022, 05:26 PM   #4
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Re: How was this device used for ?

We just call them utility knives. I had no idea what a box cutter was until after the 9/11 attacks. You should start a thread asking what that other thing is
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Old 06-20-2022, 06:01 PM   #5
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We just call them utility knives. I had no idea what a box cutter was until after the 9/11 attacks. You should start a thread asking what that other thing is
I think it's paper towel.

We use it around here for wiping up spills, of which there are many.

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Choo Choo!
Chuga, chuga, chuga!
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Thought I’d seen one and used one before.
It’s the switch handle for locomotives.
When left unattended the handle was removed from the console and locked in a safe box so the loco couldn’t be moved by unauthorized people.


https://railheadcorp.com/product/ke-rhf2n/
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Old 06-20-2022, 06:38 PM   #7
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Re: How was this device used for ?

geezer 99 You are correct ,,this ,,,I found while searching and no telling how old the one I have is as the newer one looks like all plastic ,

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geezer 99 You are correct ,,this ,,,I found while searching and no telling how old the one I have is as the newer one looks like all plastic ,

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Old 06-20-2022, 07:12 PM   #9
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We had the one like you have in our yard loco. Pic of him here.
We called him ‘old snort’. Our other yard loco had the same handle. He was ‘little snort’.
They wee both mid sixties origin.

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The newer loco’s had the plastic handle.
Those built in the 80’s to 90’s.
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Ok Ok, its a stretch ...

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I've Got A Brand New Loco-mo-tive

I wanted to drive my train past your window last night
I wanted to brake by your door at daylight
It almost seems like you're avoiding me
I want to be an real engineer but you've got something I need ..

Well, I've got a brand new Loco-mo-tive You've got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and Try them on to see
I been lookin' around awhile You got something for me
Oh, I got a brand new Loco-mo-tive You got a brand new key … blah blah haha!
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Now all you need is a locomotive... You already have the key.
Since he already has the key getting the locomotive should be no problem.

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Old 06-21-2022, 01:59 PM   #12
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Since he already has the key getting the locomotive should be no problem.

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Has to be within the 60ies ,, they are plastic now and not sure they would fit. But , I will keep lookin on Craigs List for one.
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LMAO! great call Geez!
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Has to be within the 60ies ,, they are plastic now and not sure they would fit. But , I will keep lookin on Craigs List for one.
Well, that, and you have to have railroad tracks that lead directly to your house.

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Old 06-28-2022, 11:31 PM   #15
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Well, that, and you have to have railroad tracks that lead directly to your house.

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Saw it on tv if you get the train up to 88 mph...
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