Lantern Surveys

In the 1980's, Key, Lock and Lantern undertook a series of surveys to document known markings on railroad lanterns and globes. Members were surveyed about their collections through forms printed in the organization's magazine, and members' responses were supplemented with reliable auction and dealer listings. Much of this work was done by Ken Andrews. The results of these surveys were published over a number of years in the magazine, with different lists devoted to specific lantern-frame types and globe sizes. This material is republished here with additions as of early 2003; however, no new additions are being made to these lists. The same lists with updates as well as new lists are being maintained on the Railroadiana Online site.

A&W Reliable Lanterns	3 1/4" Marked Globes
A&W Short Globe Lanterns	4 1/4" Marked Globes
A&W "The Adams" Lanterns	4 1/4" Marked Globes
Dietz Vesta Lanterns	5 3/8" Marked Globes
Keystone "Casey" Lanterns	6" Marked Globes

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