NJCJOE, Very nice. Those signals are new to me, so thanks for the link. It would seem that they are mostly housing. The semaphore (?) arm seems small in contrast. In fact, looking at your background, it looks small in general. I wonder what their useful visibility was like "in the wild". DO you know where it was used?
Interesting find; nice restoration.
TRRR
I don't know where this particular one came from. It is a smaller type signal, approximately 12" across. Since they were used for motor car signalling, the size was adequate. Motor cars were slow moving with personnel close to the ground.
Many CTA items related to my service ie motorman, conductor, flagman, and switchman -frozen classification.
A few special items as well. 
How about some CNJ items.
First three CRR of NJ lanterns with marked globes, two cast and one etched.
Here is a with hat with a CNJ Deckhand badge.
Next a couple of CRR of NJ uniform buttons.
Here are some early CNJ passes (1894-1907).
Next is a Jersey Central mail handler badge.
The last item is a brochure for the Blue Comet.
I have a Railroad Jack, I guess they were used to get track back to gauge? My dad used a larger one to jack up our cars & trucks when he was working on them. Mine is slightly smaller than that one. We were at a warehouse clearing out sale and I saw it and remarked to my girlfriend about dad having one. She bought it for me! It was only $45.00 and shows use. We used to have rail traffic here in Alameda and a rail yard, so this might be from the area. It has a slight bend on the base, showing it was well used. I have to clean it up and give it a good greasing. I also have some SP In house magazines from the 1940's and Misc items.
Here is a shot of my switch lantern from the NYC, it was used on the main line x-overs at Willow Run, Mich. I light it with a 25watt bulb.
Marty,
Here is an old IRT (platform pillar) single-sided subway sign, circa 1910, probably from IRT W.34th Street - PENN. STA., manufactured by LD Nelke.
Detective work provided by the great Joe Frank, fellow Mt. St. Michael (Bronx high school) graduate. I picked up the subway sign from the White Plains (NY) Toy & Train Show back in January. The best $45 I ever spent.
Tom
NJCJOE posted:How about some CNJ items.
First three CRR of NJ lanterns with marked globes, two cast and one etched.
Here is a with hat with a CNJ Deckhand badge.
Next a couple of CRR of NJ uniform buttons.
Here are some early CNJ passes (1894-1907).
Next is a Jersey Central mail handler badge.
The last item is a brochure for the Blue Comet.
Nice stuff, Joe--especially the lanterns and Blue Comet photos!
This is an awesome topic, thanks to all that posted their collections!
Paul
I've always like these block signal indicators. Even though it is English and I don't usually collect foreign railroadiana, I just think is has a neat look so I decided to get one. Haven't decided if I want to completely restore it or leave it as is.
that looks great as is Joe.
Bangor & Aroostook engineer's cap CNJ lantern--hard to see, but "CRRNJ" is etched on the glass
NYC lantern--"NYCRR" cast in the glass Switch lantern
PRR lamp I picked up at York a few years ago
NJCJOE posted:Time for some new updates.
Picked up this two-sided PRR destination sign.
Where in the Sam Hill did you find that sign? I've been trying to find PRR memorabilia from New Brunswick NJ for years. (My hometown) Lucky you.
RaritanRiverRailroadFan4 posted:NJCJOE posted:Time for some new updates.
Picked up this two-sided PRR destination sign.
Where in the Sam Hill did you find that sign? I've been trying to find PRR memorabilia from New Brunswick NJ for years. (My hometown) Lucky you.
I have many happy memories of the New Brunswick station. I grew up in Somerville & Bridgewater, and my Dad and I would often go to NB to watch the trains go through. What a thrill to see the Metroliner and GG1s speed through. Trips to NB always included a stop at Steve Varga's Hobby Shop too--he & Dad were good friends.
RaritanRiverRailroadFan4 posted:NJCJOE posted:Time for some new updates.
Picked up this two-sided PRR destination sign.
Where in the Sam Hill did you find that sign? I've been trying to find PRR memorabilia from New Brunswick NJ for years. (My hometown) Lucky you.
I picked up the sign at the train show in Clark, NJ this past weekend.
NJCJOE posted:RaritanRiverRailroadFan4 posted:NJCJOE posted:Time for some new updates.
Picked up this two-sided PRR destination sign.
Where in the Sam Hill did you find that sign? I've been trying to find PRR memorabilia from New Brunswick NJ for years. (My hometown) Lucky you.
I picked up the sign at the train show in Clark, NJ this past weekend.
Lucky you. I was about to go that show. Well good find on your part.
BlueComet400 posted:RaritanRiverRailroadFan4 posted:NJCJOE posted:Time for some new updates.
Picked up this two-sided PRR destination sign.
Where in the Sam Hill did you find that sign? I've been trying to find PRR memorabilia from New Brunswick NJ for years. (My hometown) Lucky you.
I have many happy memories of the New Brunswick station. I grew up in Somerville & Bridgewater, and my Dad and I would often go to NB to watch the trains go through. What a thrill to see the Metroliner and GG1s speed through. Trips to NB always included a stop at Steve Varga's Hobby Shop too--he & Dad were good friends.
Heh, I never thought anyone would mention that name again. I wasn't alive during its time, but my father and uncles remember Steve's very fondly. NB really hasn't changed all that much.. Except for the Raritan River and subsequently Conrail leaving town.. If your ever in the area, I recommend a restaurant called Tumulty's. Train themed Irish pub.. But my father also took me to watch trains as a child. I've talked long enough. Send me an email so we can talk more if you like.
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