I have a brass switch lock from the A&p rail road does anyone know anything about this rr?

Question

I have a brass switch lock from the A&p rail road does anyone know anything about this rr?

Answer 1

I'd say that if it is one of the old solid brass locks, it would be worth holding on to.  If you don't have a key then I'd say definately hold on to it and search for a key.

Answer 2

I'm pretty sure that would be the Atlantic & Pacific RR.  This name existed during various mergers, consolodations, and purchases. But the A & P name was used around the south and southwest from 1876 to 1898, when the name officially transformed to the Santa Fe Pacific for a time. The value of your lock is hard to determine since ones that old rarely show up on E-Bay. I'm afraid that E-Bay pretty much sets the standards for value anymore. My guess here - just my guess, would be around 50 to 70 dollars for the lock, and three times that if it has a key with it.

Answer 3

Bob,

I believe this might be the Atlantic & Pacific RR.  The website below has more information.