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Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway Geo. B. Bahr & Co. Brass Switch Key NC&STLRW
- Manufacturer
- Geo. B. Bahr & Co.
- Purpose
- Switch Key
- Key Type
- Hollow Barrel
- Material
- Brass
- Length
- 2.15625 in.
- Bit Position
- Left
- RR Initials on Key
- NC&STLRW
- Additional Markings
- S, LOU KY
- Distinguishing Features
- Tapered barrel, One barrel ring
Notes
This key dates to some time after 1873 based on the post-1872 Geo. B. Bahr & Co. marking and the incorporation of the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway in 1873.
The markers mark is poorly centered on the bow.
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