I have come across an item that I think is called a railroad torch. I found something very much like it on the net.
The one I have seen is as follows > is made of time > has a long straight handle > has a pot to hold keroseen or oil > has a spout with a thick cord like wick running the length of the spout > in raised letters on botton CNR.
Anyone know what they were used for? Anyone know what they are worth today?