#5414 • Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Slaymaker Brass Heart Shaped Switch Lock w/ Key

Part of May 2026 Premier Railroadiana - Day 2 (live auction by Rail & Road Auctions)

High bid $60.00

Status: Sold

Brass heart shaped switch lock with C&O RY stamped on one side. Lock is very likely a Slaymaker, with faint remnants of a stamp across the shackle reading MAK_R LANCA (underscores used for illegible symbols). The key cover is cast To Get Key Out Close The Lock. The body has a nice bright polished appearance and shows minor nicks or spots of discoloration. Includes a brass Adlake key stamped C&ORY on one side and Adlake 25698 S on the other. The key shows mild wear and does operate the lock, though the mechanism to release the key seems to be faulty. Some original chain links attached. See photos for best description.