Using a magnifying glass or jewelers loupe a small magnifier used by jewelers and watchmakers, examine the dial of the vintage hamilton. Hamilton railroad all prices for hamilton railroad. Apr 22, 2018 its been a while, but heres another update. We create automatic, mechanical and quartz watches, mens and womens watches. Atlas model railroad co 150 proudly serving model railroaders since 1932. Pristine antique hamilton railroad grade 996 pocket watch.
This group also purchased the aurora watch company, aurora, illinois. The open dial offers a great view of the engine room to show this intricate movement in action, with its beautiful skeletonization and luxury decoration. Find great deals on ebay for hamilton railroad and hamilton watch. Hamilton continued to operate and build both pocket watches and wristwatches in the us until 1969 when the us company ceased operation. The toronto, hamilton and buffalo railway reporting mark thb was a railway based in hamilton that ran in southern ontario from 1894 to 1987. Hamiltons 16s 960 969 series watches nawcc message board. Hamilton closed their doors on their plant in lancaster pa in 1969.
Hamilton grade catalog national association of watch and. Hamilton railroad black leather strap watch h40505731. Example of spackle used to build a road on a model railroad. We host exhibitions twice a year, come and see what we are about. I like to restore usmade hamilton wrist watches back to their original glory and share my experie nces with other enthusiasts. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Most are 16 size made until 1931, and other sizes were made until 1957. You can never be absolutely sure about originality but this is what i believe. It is a 19 jewel, 16 size watch adjusted to temperature and 3 positions and was paired with the us navy model iv octant, as well as a couple of other sextants. Hamilton never underestimates the power of a classic three hand watch that draws on our heritage, signature style and american spirit. However, limahamiltons locomotive technology was unused after the merger and.
The baldwin locomotive works blw was an american manufacturer of railroad locomotives. The top of the line hamilton 940 movement has 21 jewels, motor barrel, double roller and is lever set all designed for extreme. Preowned hamilton railroad watches for sale buy luxury. Model railroad software free download model railroad top. Use the search space below if you know what model youre looking for. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. Search for track plans by size, scale, type and issue where it first appeared. This is the perfect design tribute to the proud hamilton history of being the watch of railroad accuracy in the nineteenth century. Buy hamilton mens timeless classic stainless steel swissautomatic watch with leather calfskin strap, black, 20 model. Folks we have another wonderful offing for your consideration in this antique hamilton pocket watch railroad grade 940 circa 1903. We are known for the highest performance standards and swiss made movements. Escapement jewel for genuine wwii world war 2 hamilton model 21 ship chronometer.
Made with finely detailed hand poured cast resin walls, along with scale lumber, and hand cast pewter details. Model railway exhibition, hamilton model railroaders annual hamilton model. The purpose of this maintenance parts catalog is to make easy the ordering of parts which may be required for the hamilton model 4992b, master navigation watch. Construction of a new brick factory building, designed by chicagoarchitect clarence luther stiles in the second empire style, located along the. Prices for hamilton railroad watches prices for railroad. Railroad skeleton american classic mens hamilton watches. Xtrackcad is a cad program for designing model railroad layouts. Hamilton railroad chronograph automatic mens watch h40656781. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. It is sad that on a site so full of great metadata, the mp3s you can download from here easily, via the download options on the right, in many formats dont have tags for title, artist, album, date etc. Find the part you need in the figures below and using the part index number, refer to the associated group assembly parts list to find the part name and hamilton part number.
Birthplace of model railroader kit scale structures ltd. Please visit our restoration section for more details. Operating lights and animation are standard in model railroading. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Mow open load the following xls files pertain to this photo. Hamilton model railroaders are people who enjoy model railways and trains. Model railroad software free download model railroad top 4 download offers free software downloads for windows, mac, ios and android computers and mobile devices. The san diego model railroad museum has introduced 3d printing classes after recieving sufficient interest. Hamilton watch materials catalog preface the practical value of this materials catalog will be obvious to watch repairmen everywhere. Click the links below to view the sides of current printed 20162017 ohio. A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature can reach accuracies normally only seen with quartz watches. Against a black background, contrasting tachymeters create circular tracks to. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts.
Hamilton model railway museum hiller lane, hamilton, victoria 3300 rated 4. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. From the railroads of old to the wrists of today, the automatic h10 movement with 80 hours of power reserve and a dynamic dial design that calls to mind the wheels of early steam trains are made for each other. Its the case on the left with the dial on the right in the catalog snip below. The latest addition to the family contains an exclusive threehand h10 movement with 80 hours of power reserve and a rose gold stainless steel pvd case. Hamilton model 996 pocket watch, 19 jewels, motor barrel, adjusted to 5 positions, size 16, sn 60951, union 25 year watch case with monogram h on reverse. On this page you will find a large number of paid or free stl files for model train enthusiasts. Current membership is about 35 and usually meets every wednesday evening from 7pm 10pm at the clubrooms just off avalon drive. Kit includes a pewter plaque for the front door declaring this historical fact. But what may not be so obvious is that this catalog and the inventory of genuine materials it represents is but part of hamiltons total facilities devoted to maintenance of service on its product. Discussion in american pocket watches started by jim haney, dec 12.
In the early 20th century, as railroads were expanding all over america, hamilton rose as the premiere provider of reliable, constant, and precise timepieces required for the industrys operation. The former american and now proudly swissbased brand apparently agrees to the principle and offers this new hamilton railroad automatic chronograph ref. Hamilton model engineers inc provide miniature train rides every sunday from 10. Elsewhere, the seach will be visibly opened after this button is selected. Ohio rail map and guide to railroad driven economic development. Homes is a model railway club in hamilton, ontario, canada.
Sep 12, 2016 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Antique hamilton pocket watch railroad grade 940 housed in. Model engineers gather in hamilton for steam n steel 2020 nz. The rugged, precision watch that hamilton produced became a favorite among railroad watch inspectors and personnel. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Hamilton 970 and 973 marked dials nawcc message board. Hamilton 992b railway special one of the most collected. Design and print your own model railroad lydia mahon june 30th 2016 7. The hamilton watch company began business in lancaster, pennsylvania in 1892 and still operates today.
Using photographs for building details, interiors and backgrounds. Hamilton railroad classic chronograph watch h40686335. In fulfilling the railroads requirements for accuracy, it also filled the needs of the general public for a. On chrono24 youll find prices for 237 hamilton railroad watches and can then buy one of the luxury watches at a bargain price. Subscribe today to download a pdf version of any of our track plans. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. In this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage railroadgrade hamilton pocket watches that are typically considered gents size, although in many cases would also be appropriate for a woman to carry. The first issue of model railroader was produced in the prototype of this commercial garage style building over 85 years ago. Featuring a ygf hamilton signed case with pronounced stepped design screw down bezel and matching smooth caseback. The hamilton model 23 military chronograph pocket watch was widely used during wwii by navigators as a stopwatch.
Anderson was a well known railroad watch inspector that had a long term relationship with hamilton having bought many of their watches, and presumably anderson would have been able to market and sell these older grade 970 and 973 movements. Railroad grade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Japanese winter and spring style doll house free paper model. Free model train magazines model railroader magazine. Railway news, roco model railways, locomotives, z21, starter programme, etc. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture.
Walthers model railroading atlas model railroad co 150. Porcelain enamel dial has a tiny flaw near the center hole. Buy hamilton mens h40616555 timeless automatic watch and other wrist watches at. Hamilton watches are innovative, iconic and known for american spirit and swiss precision. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Special style flawless glass crystal as originally supplied by hamilton when ordered with a glass crystal. With a reputation for craftsmanship and strong movie, military and aviation heritage, our. Stunning looks with an industrial vibe house an h10s movement with 80 hours of power reserve. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. Very nice gold filled hamilton railroad model case.
Based on the 1948 catalogs i would identify it as a model no. How to classify a vintage hamilton watch our pastimes. Railroad grade vintage mens hamilton pocket watches. Hamiltons first railroad watch was the model 940, with 21 jewels in 18 size.
Today highlights from hamilton pioneering role in the. The hamilton railroad collection is a striking homage to that heritage, featuring classic style and the same, timeworn reliability. New listing hamilton 992 railroadgrade pocket watch 16s 21j model 2 c. The cincinnati northern model railroad club has a 10ft by 17ft modular show layout that was the subject of an article, one club layout with two objectives, in model railroad planning, 2012. So i just bought the official mp3s from amazon the same 46, i think, but also with higher fidelity, about 2. Established in 1948, homes is dedicated to prototype modelling of the hamilton railway scene as it was a half century ago. Dec 06, 2001 my uncle left me an old hamilton railroad special that he had when he worked for the pennsylvania railroad.
Country of residence china hong kong indonesia israel italy lebanon malaysia netherlands singapore south africa south korea united arab emirates, bahrain, kuwait, oman, saudi arabia, qatar. Hamiltons railroadapproved models were the dominant timekeepers used on the major railroads of the time. Today, under the hamilton name swiss quartz watches of good quality are still being offered. Hamilton railroad 21 jewel caliber 992 circa 1903 vintage hamilton railroad grade model 992 circa 1920 with beautiful condition stepped design case and pristine enamel montgomery dial. One of the most popular railroad watches was the 21 jewel, 18 size 940 movement, presented in an open case. A light, even patina across the dial and unblemished, or slightly blemished numbers, markings and hands indicate the watch is likely original and classified in good condition. Hamilton military chronograph pocket watch model 23, ca.
Here you can download the latest roco pdf model railway programme. A rare hamilton model 996 railroad pocket watch circa 1921. Perry, in lancaster, pennsylvania in september 1874. Download model railroad operation software advertisement easy model railroad inventory v. Bulova came out with the railroad accutron in the early 60s. The hamilton watch company was founded in 1892 and set out to serve the railroad market with accurate timepieces. Design and print your own model railroad 3d printing industry.
Discover a large selection of hamilton railroad watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. Get the best deals on hamilton antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. These pictures are hamiltons model 962 with a serial number of 50337. All items will be handinspected before shipping by timepeaks watch experts. Transporting the imagination back to the era of pocket watches is the rounded case of the railroad auto, with its vertical brushing and tapered pusher protectors. All 10k gf case and bezel all have a 505 movement but with a microadjuster on the regulator for more accurate time regulation. The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special the hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch.
Thanks for visiting my vintage hamilton watch blog. It was constructed in the late 1990s and has been exhibited at many venues, including the 2012 nmra national convention in grand rapids, michigan, the. Feb 23, 2010 in any family, there must be a big brother to watch over the rest of the kids. This grade 996 has one of the most ornate and beautifully damasked nickel plate movements hamilton manufactured, without question. These drawings may not be used for any commercial purpose without the express written consent of the national model railroad association. Jan 15, 20 i recently picked up one of hamilton s finest railroad watches a 21 jewel, 16 size 992b. Discussion in american pocket watches started by fred hansen. Hamilton railroad all prices for hamilton railroad watches. There were three basic models, with 9inch, 11inch and inch motors, the sizes. View and download hamilton watch instruction manual online. We have a longstanding reputation for being the premier destination for sports diecast cars, unique.