Historic Tools of North Castle

Iron Spike

A handmade large spike often used to hold large material together such as railroad tracks. The particular spike shown was probably never used as it is not straight.  Notes say that the spike was handmade or donated by L.J.  Mains, Sr.

Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_fastening_system#Rail_spikes

Catalog Items:

Item 73-1-29

Location:Panel 16
Length: 16 cm
Width: 3 cm
Weight: 57 g