Southern Pacific Train Switch Padlock

Object/Artifact

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Southern Pacific Train Switch Padlock

Entry/Object ID

2001.3.4

Description

A large silver lock with a long metal chain connected to the lower half.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

collectionsintern@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Southern Pacific Transportation Company

Time Period

20th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

back of the lock

Transcription

S P CO PAT 2040482

Language

English

Material/Technique

Engraved

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Padlock

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Lock, Security

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Device, Security

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Protective Devices

Nomenclature Class

Regulative & Protective T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Width

3 in

Length

17 in

Material

Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Guy LaMar

General Notes

Note Type

Cataloging Note

Note

SP SWITCH LOCK Used to lock a switch stand-the lever that moved rail from one track to another at a "Y" junction. The lock prevented accidents from slippage or sabotage by pranksters. Guy LaMar PICNIC TRAIN: Smr0