Folks, I had a couple of surprises hit me during the holiday but have had to wait until now to fully explain what I have found. First , I have now a second Peter Grey & Son switch lantern. This one has been through the wars and needs a lot of TLC, what is VERY interesting is that it is unmarked for the railroad which had it but it was in the possession of a family (estate sale) from Saco, ME.
Could this be an original Maine 2 ft. B&SR lantern? Very hard to tell but if anyone has info on their lanterns I could use the help.
Secondly, at a local auction I came across and bid on a Peter Grey & Son Conductor's Kit. I have only ever seen one like this and it was in the CA RR museum in Sacramento. It is a metal case like a lunchbox, and would contain the conductor's red flag, ticket punch, flares, fuzee's, blank Form 4's, pencil, and matches for train lanterns. The case is in good shape with a non-period flag but I'm sure the local staff will be able to fill out the kit so it can be used by our Conductors on board trains.
So restoration work is commencing and pictures will be forthcoming shortly. ( I know, I bi#$h about not having pictures and here I am with no pictures - guilty as charged)
