Antique Dietz Vesta Train Railroad Lantern CCC & STL Cleveland St Louis Railway

Description: Antique Dietz Vesta Train Railroad Lantern CCC & STL Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Green Lantern with Clear Globe. Nice Condition. The red glass globe is in great condition. Please look through the pictures to see the condition of the lantern. Metal top is stamped Dietz Vesta CCC & STL History The Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway, also known as the Big Four Railroad and commonly abbreviated CCC&StL, was a railroad company in the Midwestern United States. It operated in affiliation with the New York Central system. Its primary routes were in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. At the end of 1925 it reported 2,391 route-miles and 4,608 track-miles; that year it carried 8180 million net ton-miles of revenue freight and 488 million passenger-miles. History Gold Bond of the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company, issued 15. May 1893 The railroad was formed on June 30, 1889, by the merger of the Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway, the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Chicago Railway and the Indianapolis and St. Louis Railway. The following year, the company gained control of the former Indiana, Bloomington and Western Railway (through the foreclosed Ohio, Indiana and Western Railway and through an operating agreement with the Peoria and Eastern Railway). In 1906, the Big Four was acquired by the New York Central Railroad, which operated it as a separate entity until around 1930. The Big Four's lines were later incorporated into Penn Central in 1968 with the merger of New York Central and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Penn Central declared bankruptcy in 1970, and in 1976 many of Big Four's lines were included in the government-sponsored Conrail. Conrail was privatized in 1987 and in 1997 was jointly acquired by CSX and Norfolk Southern. ****************************************************Key Words to help in search of this item Railroad Railman Train Station Tracks, Sign Crossing, Worker, Hat Uniform, Tools, RR Caboose Locomotive Conductor Passenger Freight Steam Whistles Poster Picture Engine - Great Train Man Cave Decor Southern 610 Pacific Railway S. Pacific, Illinois, Palmetto, Canadian Pennsylvania Flags, Lanterns Antique Vintage, Old, Retro, Distressed, MCM, Mid-century Modern, Collectible, Collecting Collection, relic Rustic Historic Memorabilia Rare Classic Early, Authentic, Aged, Ancient, Last , Historical, Bygone Era, Artifact, , Antiquated, Archaic, Rarity, Primitive Valuable, Uncommon, Unique, Prized, One Of A Kind, Hard To Find, Desirable, Exclusive, Only, Sought After, Museum Piece, Souvenir, Curious, Keepsake, Treasure, Unique Pieces Decorative Design Designed Fabulous Grand Elegant Beautiful Timeless, Classical, Traditional, Inspired, Whimsical, Luxurious, Enticing, Classic, Beautiful, Glorious, Garnished, Superb, Distinctive, Aesthetic, Charming, Fascinating, Sensational, Fabulous, Wonderful, Lovely, Great, Fantastic, Stunning, Incredible, Delightful, Sensational, Fabulous, Wonderful, Lovely, Great, Fantastic, Drool-worthy, Stunning, Incredible, Enjoy, Appreciate, Delightful, Fun, Precious, Glowing, Luxurious, Enticing, Classic, Beautiful, Glorious, Garnished, Superb, Distinctive, Aesthetic, Charming, Fascinating, Make You Smile, Striking, Dramatic, Cheerful, Statement Piece, Lovable, Special, Sure To Please, Colorful, Muted, Perfect, Superlative, Understated, Serene, Eye Candy, Attractive, Graceful, Tasteful, Discerning, Refined, Dignified, Cultivated, Distinguished, Decorous, Conversation Piece Curio, Memento, Remember, Heirloom, Specimen, Trophy, Keepsake Industry, Industrial, Steam Punk Steampunk Company Factory, Style, Architecture, Architectural Architect Machine Warehouse Abandoned, Retro, Pop Culture, Hardware, Junk Metalwork Embellish, Restoration, Repurposed, Repurpose, Renovation, Renovate, Restore, Remodel, Refurbish, Versatile, Customized, Supplies, Salvage, Salvaged, Art, Artsmith, Rusty, Ornamental , Salvage, Metalwork Iron, Bronze, Brass, Copper Patina Iron, Steel, Scrap, Craftworks Supplies Junk Hardware Metal Relic, Sculpture Welded, Machinery, Engine, Mechanical The origins of the caboose appear to date back to the 1840s when Nat Williams, a conductor of the Auburn & Syracuse Railroad (a later affiliate of the New York Central). He became fed up with cramped and uncomfortable quarters to do paperwork (a common job of the conductor, whose responsibility is general oversight and control of a train, passenger or freight). This was usually done within either a free space on a passenger car or combine/baggage car. To fix this problem, Williams found an unused boxcar and, using a simple box and barrel as a seat and desk, set up shop to do his duties. Not only did he find there was plenty of room to work but also figured he could use the unused space to store tools (flags, lanterns, spare parts, etc.) and other essentials when needed.

Price: 89.99 USD

Location: Boonville, Indiana

End Time: 2024-08-05T15:19:12.000Z

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