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I was given a huge steam engine bell. down here in south-eastern louisiana the bell may have come from several rail roads. it could be 1 of the following: southern pacific, southern, L&N, KCS,IC, mississippi central, texas & pacific. i don't think santa fe or UP came as far south as new orleans. the bell bracket is black, the bell is nickle-silver. the big clue is the numbers 4 8 5 is drilled in dot to dot fashion in the top of the bell. the demensions of the bell itself is 16 inches at the bottom, and 13 tall from bottom to bell to bottom of the bell bracket. does anyone know which of the above railroads had a 485, what configuration was the engine? better yet, how many railroads drilled the numbers into the top of the bell anyway- that would greatly widdle down the number of RR's. where can i get the silver or copper ball that screws onto the top? how in the world would i clean up the bell, its a mess (tarnish and bird droppings)? thanks a billion for any info!!! blake[:D] skmoe@bellsouth.net
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