Railroad tag

[Dirt Fishin Dale]

I found this railroad tag while relic hunting around Stafford, Virginia.
Is there anyone on this site that might know more about it?
Thanks

Dale

 

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[PBK]

The Virginia & Tennessee Railroad operated from 1851 until November 1870, when it became part of the Atlantic, Mississippi & Ohio Railroad.

I believe that "Grand Junction" refers to the railroad town of Grand Junction, TN.

 

[lonewolfe]

Nice tag!

 

[Dirt Fishin Dale]

Thanks PBK
Is Washington City now Washington D.C. ?

Dale

 

[PBK]

Thanks PBK
Is Washington City now Washington D.C. ?
Dale

Right you are, Dale! It was commonly known by that name until the late 1800's. In fact, there was another railroad line known as the Washington City, Virginia Midland & Great Southern Railway, which began operating in 1872.

 

[TreasureTales]

WOW!!! I really like that tag. It's in great shape. PBK always adds to the fascination with this hobby by coming up with the info.

 

[GatorsMoon]

That is a very nice find. I wonder just what it hung on? Looks like maybe a watch fob for an Engineer or Conductor. Don't really know, just a guess.

 

[civilman1]

Nice piece of history Dale......Thank's for sharing!!

 

[ncsilverspider]

Aahhh... the old A. M. & O.... The railroad that never happened. Great find!