Need Help to ID N&W Can

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I believe that every single engineer's oil can that I have seen has the spout soldered to the can, with a filler tube on the body of the can. 

I'm not sure what these were used for, but likely a thicker liquid like an oil to allow for pouring from the top with no spout.

Ken Miller

On Jul 19, 2013, at 11:59 AM, NW Mailing List wrote:


> I believe what you have is the bottom end of an oil can! If I am correct there would have been a long spout screwed on the top so an engineer could oil his running gear as needed. Just my best guess!

> Ray Russell Sr.

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> In a message dated 7/19/2013 6:59:34 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org writes:

> Can anyone provide some insight as to what this item was used for?  It is stamped "N&W RY CO" on the side and has the name of the manufacturer on the bottom.  Unfortunately all we can make out on the underside is "MFG CO".  The actual name is beyond recognition.  The can is 11" H x 6-3/4" W.  Any insight is greatly appreciated. 

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> Jeff Hawkins