Help identifying old piece of railroad signage

[bgbainbridge]

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me what this is? I thought it was a switch signal but google photos didn't seem to have anything similar under that term. The wife isn't a big fan and would be happy if it was gone, is it worth anything?
Base says "Railroad Products Co, Cincinnati Ohio USA"
thanks for the help

 

[bcp]

Switch stand:

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=railroad+switch+stand&t=ffsb&iax=images&ia=images

Bruce

 

[Ed Sand]

As Bruce said, it is a switch stand. They're worth a little to collectors, but generally not enough to ship. I am, coincidentally, looking to buy one, so if you're near-ish to Seattle let me know!

 

[bgbainbridge]

Thanks for the help gentlemen. The switch stand is in central Illinois, I always enjoy a good road trip but I think Seattle may be too far.

 

[Ed Sand]

lol! Yes, that's a bit of a long haul, for sure!

 

[Bob]

As Bruce said, it is a switch stand. They're worth a little to collectors, but generally not enough to ship. I am, coincidentally, looking to buy one, so if you're near-ish to Seattle let me know!

Contact A&K Materials in Puyallup and tell them you're looking for a junker for a lawn ornament. They may happen across one at some point.

 

[Ed Sand]

Contact A&K Materials in Puyallup and tell them you're looking for a junker for a lawn ornament. They may happen across one at some point.

That's a good idea Bob. My contact at A&K quit, but I'm sure he could still give me a local contact.

 

[Bob]

Ed, I haven't called there in a long time, usually deal with SLC, but it's small and they'll know who you need to talk to. Option B is Harmer Steel in Portland, they'll have a better selection and can probably find exactly what you're looking for.