{"product_id":"adlake-mcrr-railroad-switch-lock-with-key","title":"Adlake M.C.R.R. Railroad Switch Lock with Key Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Adlake railroad switch lock is a heavy cast-metal padlock made by the Adams \u0026amp; Westlake Company for railroad use. It comes with an inserted key marked for M.C.R.R., identified in the research notes as Michigan Central Railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI like this piece because it still feels like working railroad hardware rather than a decorative reproduction. The lock is heavy, the mechanism works, and the key is still with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe darkened metal, oxidation, worn edges, and old surface marks make sense on a lock that spent its life around track switches, signal equipment, or railroad property. This is the kind of wear I expect on honest industrial hardware. I would not polish it bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/michigan-great-lakes\" title=\"Adlake railroad switch padlock with key\"\u003e Adlake railroad switch padlock with key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Railroad switch lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to mid-20th century, exact date not confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy cast metal lock with metal key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark iron and blackened metal with brown oxidation and brass-tone key areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adams \u0026amp; Westlake Company, ADLAKE marking visible. M.C.R.R. railroad marking associated with the key and lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Industrial railroad hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 inches top to bottom, 3 inches side to side, and 3\/4 inch deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Working lock mechanism, original-style railroad key included, heavy-duty shackle, Michigan Central Railroad identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lock is complete, the key is present, and the mechanism works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe heavy shackle, body, lever, rivets, and key remain intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ADLAKE lettering remains easy to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe railroad markings add useful identification and remain visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe metal shows heavy age wear, scratches, oxidation, darkening, pitting, and finish loss throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe shackle and body have areas of brown surface rust and rubbed metal from long use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe key also shows tarnish, dark spots, scratches, and worn surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI consider most of this wear appropriate for old railroad hardware. It adds industrial character rather than making the lock look neglected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Usable but clearly worn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdlake supplied locks, lamps, and other hardware to American railroads for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichigan Central Railroad operated important routes through Michigan and later became closely tied to the New York Central system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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