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Single Line token bags/pouches

Discussion in 'Railwayana' started by Azrall, Apr 22, 2015.

  1. Azrall

    Azrall Member

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    Hi All,

    Does anyone know of any Single Line token bags or pouches that are for sale? I know some appear at auctions from time to time, but wondered if anyone knew if some were made to order or knew of any surplus to requirements,

    cheers,

    Allan
     
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    Allan, when you say a token bag or pouch, I take it you mean a key token rather than a staff or tablet? Tokens frequently turn up at auction with the original hoop (like a tennis racket) and I get the impression that they almost detract from the token as most token collectors don't want the hoop. The hoops also turn up separately.
     
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    Yes, I mean a Key token, one that will sit in a pouch or like you say in the original hoop.

    Thanks for the info though, I'll keep an eye out.

    Cheers!
     
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    We've just had a batch of new token pouches made (you can tell they're brand new, because they're an arse to get the buckle done up in a rush!); I'll see if I can find out where we got them from.
     
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    Interesting. I would also be grateful to know where you sourced your new pouches from. The ELR is looking for a source of new pouches.

    Many thanks in anticipation.
     
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    I know a Saddler on Mid-Wales made a batch for Railtrack a few years back......Llynon Saddlery
     
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    I'm a saddler, and have just bought a token bag and hoop with the intention of making a copy. I need to sort out a source for the hoops, but I can make up the leather parts, and am happy to make copies of different patterns. The one I have has a wire rope hoop so I suspect it may be fairly modern. I need to measure it to find out what token it is for. I'll post back once I've done that to see if anyone can help.

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    A rather late reply to your post, Jim, but I hope it may help. All the token and tablet pouches I've seen and used had a wire rope hoop, covered with leather. I assume the wire rope was for strength and holding the hoop in shape, and the leather was to stop the wire rope chewing people's hands up - especially if a few strands frayed.

    Best regards,

    Jack
     
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    Just caught up with this, Jack and was going to say the same as you. The metal hoops, which we use on the SVR, are just to make it easy for the signalman/fireman to catch the token, which is held in the "handle" part of the "tennis racquet" by a wing nut screw to secure it. The pouch in the leather versions was there for the same reason, to protect the token. Its size was dependent on the token used.. They were very robust, and lasted decades. I would imagine any saddler could knock one up in his sleep.
     

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