Samson/US warded pancake lock

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The N&W did use the "miller" style of pancake lock.  These were generally
used on signal relay boxes and other enclosures used by the signal
department.  Go see "Key, Lock and Lantern" which has followed railroad
locks for many years in this publication.

 

Gary Rolih

Secretary N&WHS 

 

 

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Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:35 AM
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Subject: Samson/US warded pancake lock

 

I am attempting to identify the uses and production dates for Samson/US
pancake locks.  Some of the limited research I performed suggests that these
locks may have had a use on railroads. The lock is circular, a little over
2" in diameter with a warded key on the bottom of the lock.  Smaller than
the typical heart shaped cast or pressed steel locks that were used for
switches, I wondered if this type of lock could be used to lock a box car?
Or secure a mailbag. A picture of the lock may be found at this location
http://www.antique-padlocks.com/panwdi_q-z.htm  This lock looks close to the
841 lock on this page.

 

Thanks for any help you may offer.  The lock was found in a "junk" box from
a home in Jefferson NC.

 

R.D. Williams, CEO

Ashe Memorial Hospital

200 Hospital Ave.

Jefferson, NC  28640

(336) 846-0790 office

(336) 846-0746 Fax

 

 



 

 

 

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