Don't remember since it was years ago. Point was that it would just go back in storage and the oil would dry out again, I suppose. The weight of the watch is remarkable. When my father worked on passenger runs and wore a uniform, he would carry it in a "watch pocket" in the vest which was worn under the jacket. When he worked on freight runs and wore work clothes, he would carry it in the usual pants watch pocket.
Riding the steam trains in those days was a lot of fun for a kid, and a railroaders family members could ride free all they wanted. Gerry ---------------------------------------- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > how much was this big sum? > > On Feb 15, 2008 9:11 PM, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Does anyone have an old railroad watch? I have my fathers; an Elgin. I >> remember him having to take it in to a "certified" watchmaker >> periodically >> to get its accuracy checked. It was running in 1939 when he retired from >> the railroad but it doesn't run now. Watchmaker said it would have to be >> disassembled so the dried oil could be cleaned out of the jewel bearings >> and >> that it would then be good as new. He wanted a big price to do it, so I >> declined.....snip _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
