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Tennessee and Pacific Railway Geo. B. Bahr & Co. Brass Switch Key T&PRW
- Manufacturer
- Geo. B. Bahr & Co.
- Purpose
- Switch Key
- Key Type
- Hollow Barrel
- Material
- Brass
- Length
- 2.066 in.
- Bit Position
- Straight (symmetrical)
- RR Initials on Key
- T&PRW
- Additional Markings
- S on both sides, 109, LOU. KY.
- Distinguishing Features
- Tapered barrel, One barrel ring
Notes
This key was made after 1872 based on the Bahr markings. The “9” on the back is over the end of the Beo. B. Bahr & Co. stamp, so this was probably added after the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis bought the Tennessee & Pacific in 1877.
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