#5012 • Trio of East Coast Railroad Lanterns - Rutland, Pittsburgh & Lake Erie, and Central RR of New Jersey

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

High bid $160.00

Status: Sold

An Adlake Kero with RUTLAND RR embossed on the shoulder, a Dietz NO. 999 with P&LE RR on the shoulder, and a Dietz Vesta with C RR OF NJ on the shoulder. All three lantern bodies are in good condition with some small spots of rust. The Rutland lantern has its burner pot and fount, the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie lantern is missing both, and the Central RR of New Jersey lantern has been electrified with a lightbulb socket in place of the fount. The three red globes are a Fresnel cast with Dietz No. 40 on one side, a blank Kopp, and a Kopp with C RR of NJ etched on the front. All three are in good condition with no noted chips, cracks or breaks.