What is it?

[scifan5751]

This lock is meant to prevent unauthorized persons from operating a critical piece of equipment,causing an accident costing millions of dollars along with possible injuries and loss of life.

 

[axis]

Is it a railroad lock?

 

[scifan5751]

Is it a railroad lock?

Correct,axis. It's an antique C.P.R. Lock. What is the lock normally attached to or how is it used?

 

[axis]

Correct,axis. It's an antique C.P.R. Lock. What is the lock normally attached to or how is it used?

Locking switch gear.

 

[scifan5751]

Locking switch gear.

Correct,axis.

Your turn now.

 

[axis]

Correct,axis.

Your turn now.

Ok, just found this, thought I'd post it....

 

[axis]

Ok, let's see if I do a little better with this one ...

What is this and where is it from?

 

[scifan5751]

Ok, just found this, thought I'd post it....

This looks like a derailer,meant to derail a runaway railroad car before it enters the mainline and causes an accident.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derail_(railroad)

 

[scifan5751]

Ok, let's see if I do a little better with this one ...

What is this and where is it from?

Does it have anything to do with the Woodland Trust?

 

[axis]

This looks like a derailer,meant to derail a runaway railroad car before it enters the mainline and causes an accident.

Thanks. I did wonder.

Ok, clues for mine ....

Its used for a nature activity.
You have to wait for results.

 

[axis]

Does it have anything to do with the Woodland Trust?

Not quite but close

 

[scifan5751]

National Trust walking trails?

 

[axis]

National Trust walking trails?

It is from the National Trust...

 

[scifan5751]

Would it mark a National Trust property?

 

[axis]

Would it mark a National Trust property?

No, it's a personal use item.
I think my wife was given it as a child, she enjoyed using it but now it belongs to two girls.