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Anyone help with information about old Queensland railway tool box?

Super_D
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Anyone help with information about old Queensland railway tool box?

Looking for help...

This was my grandfathers, at the railway in Queensland Australia, in the 1940/1960.. Not sure what he used it for.. If anyone can help or point me in the right area..
It's such a Super beautiful IMG_1460.jpegIMG_1459.jpegIMG_1458.jpegIMG_1457.jpegbuild on the box...

MitchellMc
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Re: more info on old Qld railway tool box...

Hi @Super_D,

 

What a fantastic piece of history! The compartments suggest it was designed to hold specific tools or small parts securely. To learn more, consider contacting railway enthusiast groups, local museums specialising in transportation, or online forums dedicated to Australian rail history. These sources often have extensive knowledge and might provide insights into your grandfather's toolbox. Additionally, consulting railway archives or antique appraisers could help uncover more about its use and significance. 

 

The closest matches to it I can find are from vintage fishing tackle boxes. Are there any markings on the bottom that could lead to identification?

 

I look forward to you finding out more about it.

 

Mitchell

 

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Re: more info on old Qld railway tool box...

Hi @Super_D 

 

There is a volunteer railway museum walking distance from me - I'm happy to show them your photos.

Cheers.

Super_D
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Re: more info on old Qld railway tool box...

That would be Super thanks..

Noyade
Kind of a Big Deal

Re: more info on old Qld railway tool box...

Morning @Super_D 

 

Just returned from the museum.

 

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The elderly gent I showed your photos to was convinced your box was made specifically to your grandfather's requirements - by him or someone he knew. It would not have been issued by Queensland Rail. He felt it was common to see as they "were very clever men back then."

 

As an aside - this is not nearly as pretty, but it was an anaesthetist's carry box from the 1960's for ambulance trips. Laryngoscopes, Magill forceps, Intubation sylets, Intubation tubes, drug ampoules, etc - all held in place via cut foam. Handmade - certainly not issued by the Department of Health.

 

It now carries my old Skil planer.

 

Cheers!

 

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Super_D
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Re: more info on old Qld railway tool box...

Thanks so much for your help..

Noyade
Kind of a Big Deal

Re: more info on old Qld railway tool box...

I wasn't of much help @Super_D 

But I hope you do get some use from your railway box.

My box is a planer storage and the old handle is now attached to a very battered and bruised DC welder.

Cheers.

 

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