#3056 • Adlake Reliable Maine Central Railroad Lantern with Clear Cast Globe

Part of March 2026 Premier Railroadiana - Day 1 (live auction by Rail & Road Auctions)

High bid $60.00

Status: Sold

Adams & Westlake Adlake Reliable lantern with MCRR embossed on the shoulder. Latest patent date found on the shoulder rim reads Apr. 1 1913. Lantern's vertical supports are bent such that the lantern sits slightly angled to one side. Otherwise, body is in good condition with spots of mild surface rust. Burner pot and fount are present. The tall clear CNX globe has MCRR cast in a rounded end panel on the front. Globe has a roughly 1" bubble defect on the back near the bottom edge.