Can Anyone Identify N&W Item

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Hi Everyone...I am new to the list and a minor collector of Roanoke and N&W 
items.  Recently I was given a N&W "container" that I haven't been able to 
detrmine what its use was.  It measures 16" wide, 12" long and 8" high and 
is made of galvanized metal.  Only one side of the hinged lid lifts, 
opening from the side opposite the side with the N&W RY logo.  I have 
attached several pictures and would appreciate help to identify this item.

I hope it is OK for me to post this query to this list.

Thanks...Sandy Childress

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http://nwhs.org/wiki/tiki-browse_image.php?imageId=52