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Portland & Rumford Falls Railroad Brass Switch Key

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Portland & Rumford Falls Railroad Brass Switch Key

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A Maine Central Railroad predecessor that ran from Portland up to Rumford Falls. This line also had a "railway" designation because of financial trouble. Later part of the Maine Central Railroad system. The single ring barrel key has an "S" for switch stamped at 3:00 on the reverse. It is husky and no maker's name.