As a Burlington Route trainman at the time of the merger in 1970, this was
the marking on the first key we were issued after the merger. I have been
told it stood for BN merger and also BN master since it could open so many
of the other locks. That's the best I can do for you. Archie Hayden
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From: "Todd" <thefryeguy@yahoo.com>
To: <CBQ@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2004 3:20 PM
Subject: [CBQ] Meaning of key marking
> I stumbled onto some brass keys at a swap meet I went to. There were
> several nice switch keys I picked up and one labeled "BN-M". I have
> not seen this key before and do not know what the lettering stands
> for. I am assuming the "BN" is for Burlington Northern, but do not
> know about the "-M" part. Does anyone know what an 'M' key would
> have been for? I know 'S', 'RT', etc., but not 'M'. Any assistance
> would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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