I hope this is ok to post, I thoroughly read the rules page and saw nothing forbidding it, so here goes.
First off, I am not asking to buy/trade anything, I'm just enquiring for my own curiosity.
I was wondering what kinds of keys a typical subway motorman or conductor would carry, and if you have pics of them? I collect railroad locks and keys, primarily from midwest railroads, but sometimes find other items in my antique shop/ flea market trips. I was recently watching the newer version of "The Taking of Pelham 123" and saw them use a "cutting key" to separate cars. From what I can tell, this looks like a small wrench. How do subway couplings differ from most other North American rail knuckle couplers?
I was also wondering what the cab keys look like, from what I can tell, it's a skeleton key style.
As far as what I have in my own collection, I have a Frisco railroad switch lock and key (the key was my grandfather's), caboose keys, a Pullman coach key, and a brass reverser handle of the style used on most diesel locomotives. Anyone else here collect this type of stuff? I'm mainly interested in pics, so I can keep an eye out on my travels to antique shops and swap meets.