{"product_id":"boston-maine-1928-railroad-padlock","title":"Boston \u0026 Maine B\u0026M RR 1928 Railroad Padlock with Key Chain","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Boston \u0026amp; Maine B \u0026amp; M R R railroad padlock is a heavy iron trackside lock dated 1928 and accompanied by its chain and marked brass key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI would choose this piece for a railroadiana collection, New England railroad display, or an industrial collection where the original markings matter. The dark worn surface and oxidation look right for working railroad hardware of this age rather than decorative reproduction hardware.\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=\"Boston \u0026amp;amp; Maine Railroad padlock with key and chain\"\u003eBoston \u0026amp; Maine Railroad padlock with key and chain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Railroad security padlock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1928\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy iron lock body and chain with brass key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark black-brown iron with aged brass key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shackle marked \"B \u0026amp; M R R.\" Key reported marked \"Adlake\" on one side and \"PM\" on the opposite side. Specific lock manufacturer not confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early twentieth century railroad and industrial hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lock approximately 3 inches wide x 4 inches long x 1 1\/2 inches thick. Product weight 16 ounces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1928 date stamp reported in notes, railroad-marked shackle, brass key, attached heavy link chain, hinged keyhole cover\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 This is a complete-looking railroad lock assembly with the lock, chain, and key all present and showing substantial age without obvious missing major hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \"B \u0026amp; M R R\" railroad marking is an important identifying feature and gives the piece a direct connection to Boston \u0026amp; Maine Railroad use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe heavy chain remains attached, and the key is still with the lock. Those surviving parts make the piece more interesting as railroad hardware than the lock body alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe shackle is shown in the open position in the photos, and the brass key is shown inserted in the lock.\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 iron surfaces show widespread oxidation, pitting, rubbed finish, dark discoloration, and small areas of exposed brown rust consistent with long use and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe chain has matching oxidation and surface wear. I consider much of this wear part of the appeal on genuine railroad hardware, but buyers wanting clean restored metal should expect a rough aged surface here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe brass key has tarnish and darkened areas from age and handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking operation has not been independently confirmed beyond the open position shown in the photos.\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. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRailroads used heavy keyed locks like this to control access to switches, equipment, signal hardware, and other trackside property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoston \u0026amp; Maine Railroad material has a strong New England connection and suits a collector focused on railroad tools, locks, keys, or line-specific memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reported 1928 stamp, B \u0026amp; M R R shackle lettering, attached chain, and surviving marked key give this piece several useful identifying details in one assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI like the surface left as it is. The wear reads as working industrial history rather than something polished into looking new.\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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