Nickel Plate Road Signal Dept Yale Padlock
Updated September 18, 2026
| Lot number | 100au |
| Auction | Huge Estates, Firearms, Jewelry, Militaria, & Railroad sale |
| Date | September 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Southern Heirs Auction |
| Location | Denham Springs, Louisiana |
Vintage Yale & Towne brass railroad padlock made for the Signal Department of the Nickel Plate Road, formally the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad. One side features the classic raised Yale logo, while the reverse is prominently marked "MADE FOR SIGNAL NICKEL PLATE R.R. DEPT." Shackle is marked "THE YALE & TOWNE MFG. CO." and "MADE IN U.S.A." Measures approximately 3.25 inches high x 1.25 inches wide. Tested and working with the included key. Heavy brass construction with surface wear, scratches, discoloration and patina consistent with age and railroad service. Mid-20th century railroad era. A very collectible piece of Nickel Plate Road signal-department hardware with strong railroad markings and working key. If you have any doubt, please attend the preview and examine all photographs closely before bidding. Estimated Auction Value: $60-$90 This estimated auction value was created using AI research of actual sold prices from online auction sites and marketplaces during the past 12 months. It is provided as a market reference only and is not a guarantee of the final selling price.
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