I Restore A 100 Year Old Rail Road Lock! Weirdest Key Creation

[@SandiByrd]

I don't know why I feel so drawn to these videos - I think it might have something to do with the fact that I am utterly useless with my hands - this almost feels like magic lol. Beautifully done!

[@loraineparry4671]

Love how you put your heart and soul into something so simple as a lock. The dedication and final result is totally outstanding

[@BruceBoschek]

Ha, I worked for the B&O and NYC in the early 1960s and still have my RACO key. I used to have a padlock, too, but it has disappeared in the ensuing 60 years. 🙂 Nice job on this lock.

[@lydiaflatt9859]

I love the lock. Simple. And I’m super impressed that you were able to make the key! It was a work of art itself. Very nice.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Superb job ! 👍

[@CL-we8tn]

So beautiful! Thank you for a great video. The techniques used to make the key is so old, I'm surprised people still use it. Glad you did though.

[@nordicson2835]

What a job ! My son ,of course liked the magic ,and when you brought out the play doh ... he said " if you want to borrow mine , you can .... but l want it back"... great work restoring this rail lock... Respect.

[@kevinbaker4241]

At the 9:50 mark, there is a period next to the 'V' on the lock, and it also looks like there may be part of a letter next to it, maybe an 'L'. If that is the case, then that lock would have been used on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, which operated in the Northeast US (primarily in Pennsylvania) until it was merged into Conrail in 1976.

[@davidroosa4561]

ive seen those on conrail facilities in the 70's

[@GOLDSMITHEXILE]

was locks like this one used to secure some sort of bag or rain tarp's? being of brass and unscewed to open it, it looks like its not for high security purposes?

[@trooperjoe73]

@@GOLDSMITHEXILE From what I looked up, RACO locks were used on signal boxes. RACO got purchased by Safetran, I believe, and they no longer exist as of 2013. Don't quote me. The only other possibility is that the extra period could be a mistake, and it is a VRR. Potentially, it could have been made for Vandalia Railroad (1905-1917). If it is LVRR, it could be Lehigh Valley Railroad (1846 to 1976) or Ligonier Valley Railroad (1877 to 1952). All three of those RR's operated in the general same area.

[@hollyvanostrand4292]

i love to watch you as you uncover beauty and utility. the illusionist in you makes me smile. thank you

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

WOW, I am a 71 yr old gramma , and i really love the work you do. Great channel.👍🏼💙

[@1954JDR]

Beautiful restoration. My grandfather had a lock like that from when his father worked for the railroad in the late 1800s.

[@jeanettebarbieto2124]

Wow!!🙂

[@leahc9695]

@@jeanettebarbieto2124 That's what I said 😂

[@cheekymonkey444]

That is a signalman's lock. It is used for the wayside signal boxes (big silver cabnets) along the tracks. Only qualified signal men and supervisors have those keys, so they can access the relays and electrical switching gear in those cabinets for signal and communications.

[@xxexplosivexxxxexplosivexx8512]

It looks like it is just a basic triangle key lock. You can even find models for 3D printers of it online. But still, he did very good job replicating it.

[@Hockeyking86]

Yep, this. We use them on our switches as well, minus the triangle key configuration.

[@tomt9543]

Yep! Recently retired after 41 years on the RR, and they still use these. I kind of doubt the 100 year old claim, but great video anyway!

[@silentlatif]

Great! Knowledge is power! Thanks for the information.

[@stevenbear1610]

Looks more like a container/car lock for secure boxcar loads.

[@marklammas2465]

Nothing like a good old triangle. And if you ain't got a good old triangle, a good new triangle is just the rail ticket here! It fits the period of the lock nicely. Well done!

[@robfunkhouser3793]

I completely enjoyed the key-making process at the beginning of the video. There aren't many things I've seen you come against that gave you such an issue, but you solved the problem beautifully. The lock turned out stunningly, great job! Keep up the great work and keep the videos coming!

[@MsCriticalthinker201]

That is a lock typically used on RR signal equipment cases. The key is called a skate key because of its simplicity. We usually use a 6 point nut driver to open them.

[@coldblue9mm]

I'm thinking that lock isn't 100 years old, personally. Like you said, the Signal Department of most railroads use those types of locks. Not sure exactly why the poster thinks it's as old as this video claims it is.

[@iftheseoldbeastscouldtalk7796]

The 3 point is not necessarily older, but more particular of early RACO and Safetran locks.

[@markedworthy6829]

Such ingenuity and dedication just to open the lock. Excellent video skills, looking forward to your next video.👍😊

[@Anmobgoccult20]

This guy is such a good master perfectionist that he should get not 100,000 but 1 million views and likes a day because he absolutely deserves it!!! great video, work and product, respect from old BG.

[@johnstockton8540]

Its so satisfying to watch you make the key but any thin walled 1/2 inch socket will work. I have a bunch of those collected by my father.

[@some1funny28]

Shiny as ass that brass! lol 🤭 So nice you have comments from people who have seen these old locks! What a beautiful yet simple key too!

[@rainwarhorse8565]

Brilliant .. find this so relaxing, loved watching my father work & later my husband. Both gone. Reminds me of them.

[@lauravasquez1806]

me encanto la restauración de este candado...magnifico😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@lalitmjoshi3407]

Brilliant restoration ❤. Many many congratulations and very well done once again.

[@GT_Racer347]

The magic vise always cracks me up!

[@georgebrown8312]

Amazing job you did restoring the old railroad lock, and how you made a new key to fit it. Great work. It looks like new and works like a charm as well.

[@lawrenceforman6999]

You’re best keymaster! You’re best creator! From stuck key 🔑 to successful key 🔑 I’m glad you repaired the key 🔑 with lock 🔐 Again, best magician! You can open any cases from your brand new key with lock 🔐 See ya next MasterMind maker!!!

[@petricabistricean1806]

Super tare 👍👍👍😻

[@OriginalMomo]

Beautiful work my friend!

[@sporkmeplenty]

Your lighting has improved so much since your first videos. I’ve been meaning to comment that for awhile now.

[@raeannuria5691]

Outstanding restoration!

[@frankierzucekjr]

This one was pretty cool. Never seen one like this before

[@mattbannan637]

GREAT PIECE...I LOVE SHINY BRASS!!!

[@vinceianni4026]

Beautiful restoration good job well done mister

[@nasr12iraq]

Excellent work👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@larrykelly2838]

Nice restoration, unique lock. Having magic hands helps restoration work.

[@sashamirzayans8465]

Beautiful!

[@observantperson3936]

I imagine V.R.R. stands for the Virginian Rail Road, but there could be other railways with those initials that I'm not aware of.

[@ErnestoRodriguez-fn1sh]

Muy buen trabajo. (Estoy tratando de imitarte en la técnica de los golpecitos pero aún no me funciona, pero espero llegar a dominar ese toqué mágico y auxiliador 😀👌👍🇪🇸🌿

[@gregcloer7287]

Great restoration! The railroad lock was a signal lock. Those locks are in use today in the U.S. Though watching you make the key was fun, the actual key tool can be purchased online from a railroad supply company.

[@kennethfarringtonjr6887]

I almost forgot about the lock and was enjoying your fabricate the key, Great work!!

[@toniatalley1977]

That looks really good. You do amazing work

[@paulorth2251]

Interesting lock, not complicated but merely Interesting. 😊

[@Lokijuhygtf]

👍👍👍КЛАССНЫЙ ЗАМОЧЕК !!!👍👍👍

[@jamestelin4352]

brilliant job

[@stephenedwards9872]

So talented and editing brilliant

[@kevinfoster926]

For years I'd walk over to Woburn on the Greensand ridge walk in the Shire every Sunday, the sand wasn't green there either.............................cracking restoration.

[@larrybland8106]

Beautiful work. Love watching the transformation.

[@galinapatey9371]

Класс 👍👍👍

[@matthewtalbot7854]

Brass is such a beautiful metal. Love the golden color

[@igortokarev8460]

Интересная работа и поучительное видео. Мастеру респект!

[@sallys.4838]

Love the way you work it is fun to watch you!!!

[@teacheme]

Reminds me of the key that was used on old shackle type handcuffs from the 60's and 70's here in the UK.

[@davids6533]

A very similar style key was used for old Otis elevator doors also.

[@larrykrise3609]

you did a lot of hand work there.nice work.never saw one of those.larry

[@jaimemaese8329]

I think you are a funny man. And you make the videos fun to watch.I especially loved the " sand " joke about the man who must. Have been blind RED / NOT GREEN👍😁😁😁😁

[@SharpForceTrauma]

Your toolmaking methods when compared to your peers are, frankly, rather brutish and imprecise. But I think there's some charm in it, shows you can really think outside the box. I know few people who would be willing to manually file down a die shape. Good work on this.

[@АндрейАлексин-н5о]

Мастер золотые руки!

[@FFred-us9tw]

That lock you have is at best around 50-55 years old. That exact style was made by RACO and produced for Safetran as well. First sold in the late 60’s.

[@davidhill1268]

Beautiful lock. Great job

[@razorboyXVII]

Very nice!

[@LBG-cf8gu]

Didn't look that good the day they left the factory. Love these artisan channels.

[@clarklindquist8137]

Try using paint with zinc oxide in it to prevent sticking, it's a blacksmith trick when making billits to prevent the billing from sticking to the casing during forge welding

[@jeffdowns2146]

That was neat how you made the key. Great video.

[@mskayla7747]

How cool is that? And the key making process was a thing of beauty.

[@luigicoppola5870]

Fantastico!

[@jeremycoleman318]

Great work as always.

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

Well, it's nice to know occasionally I have a good thought!🤣🤣 That was the first thing I thought of was putty or clay going in there to get your measurements! Amazing restoration!

[@user-ml3hl6vr4t]

Same here, thought he should use some sort of modeling compound. Surprised me to see him use play-dough.

[@alankohn6709]

Getting corrosion off brass make a thick pastes of salt, vinegar and flour pack the brass object in and leave overnight in a plastic bag it gets the crud off hope this is useful because I really like your work

[@fixedandrestored9423]

Great job 👏🏼 that lock is safer than most new locks nowadays

[@ellaantipova5510]

Прекрасная работа!!!!!

[@lolcec81]

Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера.

[@andrzejporeda7281]

Świetna jest ta zrobiona robota pozdrawiam twórcę tego filmiku mile i serdecznie 👍👍👍👍

[@RestorationAustralia]

Interesting piece, nicely done.😊

[@The_DuMont_Network]

We need to crowd fund you a benchtop lathe. Don't know how I survived all these years without one.

[@adamweilergurarye5422]

amazing, thank you

[@katiebellmichelle]

This is really cool!

[@LionkingCMSL]

As a retired railroad worker I'm here to tell you those locks are still in use today and SafeTrans has the keys for sale. In a pinch, a 1/2" socket will work also.

[@marktaylor9975]

This cuts a triangle.

[@wintersoldier6597]

Столько мороки с ключом,а открывалось всё обычной торцевой головкой😉

[@TheAmtrack69]

Very well done, thanks for the vid!

[@ChakatNightspark]

These types of Locks were Not used on Buildings. But Railroad Track Switching. Where Some are Still being Used Today

[@manecobeirao]

Parabéns ! Excelente restauração. < Brazil >

[@persioboni9373]

Parabéns 👏 !

[@lostandrestored]

Minha nossa, voce assitiu muitos videos. Brigdao meu! Hahaha, I haven’t spoken/written Portuguese in 18 years. Thanks for watching!

[@Zaheerkhan9963.]

Great job bro well done

[@paycar1]

It is a Railroad Signal equipment lock, they are still made and in use on many Railroads today. The key is standard throughout the USA.

[@oneshotme]

Great restoration and you did a wonderful job restoring it yourself!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@Greenwallrabbit]

Green Sand Castings are castings made using wet sand or “green sand” molds. The sand is not green in color nor do the molds use “greensand,” a greenish color sandstone. Instead the sand is called “green” because it has moisture in it (like green wood) before the sand dries out when molten metal is poured in the mold

[@davidcoats1037]

Great job on the restoration! It looks like they sent you lava sand instead of greensand.

[@silentlatif]

What a style! I subscribed.

[@woodybeck8966]

Nice, really nice.

[@johneinarkarlsen9747]

In my childhood home in Norway we had a lock with a key like that on the house over the water well.

[@pazuzu1072]

PLEASE, you did a so fantastic job at that key, stunning technique, stunning shape, a state of the art work, I was absolutely amazed with your work, TILL you started to welding that handle with tin 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️😭😭😭 But WHY the hell didn't you properly welded it with brass or 15% silver??? It's so easy and it would have given an amazing professional finnish to your work!!! 🤯🤯🤯

[@suejenkins1421]

Absolutely love your videos, xxx❤️🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@verngfeller3906]

Lost me on the. Key for a sec but I got it that lock came out great thank you!

[@jay7532]

I really liked this video! I am looking forward to seeing more!

[@leonv1553]

Hello L & R. You sound like a railway company. Nice work. Enjoyed your novel mech problem solutions. The problem with showing railway equipment work, is that it opens floodgates of knowledge from ex railroaders. How many are there? My large rail company peaked at 125,000 employees, due to servicing steam trains every 75 (!) miles all the way across Canada. Over 65 years they fought it down to under 19,000, and found that wasn't enough to make things work. Since then staffing was bought back to about 23.000, seems about right with modern machinery. Lots of rail people out there. So. That lock is indeed a specially made railway lock. Each rail company tried to have their own key pattern. Our local Station Museum has a few different rail locks in their displays. They got my last one a few years ago. Around 2004 my railway switched to nice Master locks. They work fine but heavy rain splashes sand in the works. Occasional WD40 shots keep them working usually. The old style didn't mind mud or sand at all. Your key design is pretty close. The old keys had wing nut handles, and were quite stubby to go in small pockets or key bundles. They were a one piece casting, with barely de burred edges. Seeing you hook it in a light chain made me smile. That is exactly how we secured switches before working in a track. Your magic vice is fun. I have the same model on a small bench, no magic there. Quite the opposite. If anyone sees any rail equipment locked in any way, leave it all alone please. The moving equipment is always unforgiving and never bluffs. Good luck.

[@astiradil1881]

Good job like

[@Stubear22374]

Absolutely beautiful lock what a great design and so simple back in the day, it looked amazing at the end

[@animalsaver2127]

I love your video and u make people happy and laugh every time you post and they want to subscribe to you because u are so awesome

[@SunilKumar-zk6iz]

Magnificent....

[@npfrestoration]

Super

[@19Bmiller]

Well done

[@TheMamaz07]

amazing