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Hello all!
I’ve had this tool now for about 5 years, picked it up from a gentleman who used to work on steam engines and trains for a living, he also had no idea what it was for. To me it’s very fascinating. It has a couple markings, DRP (So I know it’s German, pre 1945), there is a logo, but It’s not clear, and a 1. If anyone has any idea please let me know, I’ve asked a few engineers and machinists but they were left as stumped as I. I appreciate any and all ideas and information.
Thanks for reading!
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It looks like it ratchets only one way.
A tool for setting threaded studs, which can be unscrewed after setting them?
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Someone suggested that it may be an independent brake handle for a steam locomotive. Some of the designs come close
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Wow, if so then that could be the handle that Old Charlie stole in Locomotive Breath, probably worth something.
It looks interesting. I have no ideas what it is, but now I’m interested in this mysterious tool.