Railroad item

[sandsocc]

I believe this 1 1/2 inch by 1 3/8 inch metal item is some type of railroad tag. It states "NJ Midland Ry 370 Jersey City" on it. What is it?

 

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[DCMatt]

Baggage tag.

DCMatt

 

[engine 823]

RY - Rail Yard ? Just a Thought

 

[stoney56]

RY - Rail Yard ? Just a Thought

RY is most likely short for railway.

 

[Mackaydon]

The New Jersey Midland Railway was created on March 17, 1870 from four small New Jersey railroads. The owners' intent was to extend its tracks to the Pennsylvania coal fields.

The New York, Susquehanna and Western evolved from the New Jersey Midland Railway. The Midland managers decided to combine their several companies under the name New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad. Incorporation papers were filed on June 17, 1881.
http://www.nynjctbotany.org/njhltofc/beaverlk.html

Here's a map of the NY, S and W RR's current 400 miles of track:
http://www.nysw.com/

 

[nebstater]

It looks like it's a Watch Fob.

 

[diggerfororo]

Baggage tag.

DCMatt

No bout a doubtit "Baggage tag"

Les

 

[BuckleBoy]

Absolutely a Baggage Tag.

 

[sandsocc]

I believe this 1 1/2 inch by 1 3/8 inch metal item is some type of railroad tag. It states "NJ Midland Ry 370 Jersey City" on it. What is it?

Thanks for the Help! Baggage Tag it is......