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ronkent
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my grandfather was in rail road before i was born after serving world war 2 for many years this and another lamp was saved and passed to my father then he passed away 6 yrs serving miltary for 28 yrs had problems with diabities and heart from agent orange ago and now its mine thank you for viewing. if any one could tell me a little about this would be great than you
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Railroad Lanterns and LampsIn the days before city lights and GPS, railroad lanterns served a very imp…
Nice piece especially since the glass is still intact!
Thank you very much yeah it needs cleaning been in shed for long time then brought into home
This is a car inspector's lamp. "Car knockers" checked journal boxes, couplers, brake hoses, wheels, etc. for maintenance issues.
yes i thought it was with the cover on it wasnt for sure though. Thank you for your reply and knology of this item>
Are there any RR initials on the handle top? Increases value if there are. Needs serious restoration but looks solid.