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Boston and Maine RR Shop Built Switch Lantern

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Boston and Maine RR Brass Lock and Key: This is a Boston and Maine RR brass lock and key. The lock is marked with B&M RR on the clasp, but the letters ED have also been stamped just below the railroad marking. The front side of the clasp is

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Boston & Maine Railroad Lantern & One Other [125238]: Boston & Maine embossed clear globe lantern. Made by Dressel Mfg, NY, with additional tag on the side "D & H Co." No cracks. Lot includes a standard hand-held lantern, Deitz D-Lite No. 2 in green with

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Three Different Boston and Maine RR Brass Keys: This is a set of three brass keys from the Boston and Maine Railroad. The first is stamped B.&M.RR. on the front and is unmarked on the back. The second key is stamped B&M on the front, and ADLAKE on

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Boston and Maine RR Brass Lock and Key: This is a Boston and Maine RR brass lock and key. Lock is marked “BandMRR” on the clasp. The key cover snaps back nicely. Front side of the clasp is marked “WILSON BOHANNAN COMPANY.&

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Boston and Maine RR Conductor Hat Badge: This is a Boston and Maine Railroad Conductor hat badge. Excellent original condition!

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Boston and Maine RR Color Broadside Advertisement, ca. 1867-1873: This Boston and Maine Railroad color broadside advertisement was produced between 1867 and 1873. We know this due to extensive research we performed on the piece. The printers, Rand, Avery and Frye of

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Boston and Maine RR Trainman Badge: This is a Boston and Maine Railroad trainmanâ€™s badge. Nice metal and the black lettering is entirely intact except for a small scratch in the N in Boston.

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Two Boston and Maine RR Cans: This is a pair of cans from the Boston and Maine Railroad. The first is a four gallon covered pail. It has a hinged top, cast with B&MRR, and a wooden handle on the bail. The second can is a two gallo

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Boston and Maine RR Shop Built Switch Lantern

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This is a rare, original, shop built switch lantern from the Boston and Maine Railroad. Built in their shops, most of these lanterns were later changed, stripped of their snow hoods, and lenses were replaced with plastic versions. This lantern is original and complete, with the correct fount, burner, glass lenses, and snow hoods. Door opens easily and removes easily. Two green and two amber lenses. Rare, very hard to find lantern!