USSR Soviet Train Conductor Lantern
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Description
Features
- Authentic Soviet-Era Issue — Genuine railway lantern carried by conductors on the USSR State Railroad before passenger cars were fully electrified.
- CCCP Factory Markings — Each lantern is stamped with the CCCP mark, the producing factory's name, and the year of manufacture, dating most examples to the 1950s.
- Candle-Burning Design — Uses a standard candle inside the body rather than kerosene, making it safe and simple to light for display or practical use.
- Folding Carry Handle — Top-mounted steel handle folds flat for storage and locks upright for one-handed carry along railcars or platforms.
- Sheet Steel Construction — Stamped steel body and frame built to take the daily abuse of railway service across the Soviet rail network.
- Glass Signal Lens — Front glass panel projects the candle's light forward for signaling and platform illumination.
- Hinged Access Door — Side door swings open for fast candle replacement and wick trimming without disassembly.
- Ventilated Top Chimney — Pierced steel chimney vents heat and smoke while shielding the flame from drafts and weather.
- Cold War Collectible — A piece of Soviet industrial history that displays well alongside militaria, railroadiana, and CCCP memorabilia.
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Customer Reviews
Top customer reviews
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Perfect For My Man CaveBought this for my basement where I have all my military and vintage stuff displayed and it fits right in. The conductors on the old Soviet railways used these with candles inside before the trains got electricity so theres some real history here. I put a small LED tea light candle in it and it gives off a cool glow through the openings. Its a little smaller than I expected and the metal has some patina on it but thats what makes it look authentic and not like some reproduction garbage. Really happy with this purchase overall.
Not a cheap reproduction!
If you want lenses you are going to have to have them made.
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No broken or missing lenses.Totally complete with all markings/ A gift to a friend who is a great railroad buff and has a terrific layout.
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Nice Lantern for House or PatioNice units, cleaned up well. Recommend putting your own plate glass in them as the original glass was very "frail", unevenly cut, and prone to breakage. I fully understand removal prior to shipment simply out of safety concern. local glass shop cut me 3 pieces for less than $10. The originals were also plate glass not lenses.
Nice addition in family room, by fireplace, used several times for intended purpose during power outages. Also make nice deck edge lanterns on patio. Recommend using actual 5 or 6" taper candles, the LED ones out there are pretty much trash.
Ships with out the glass, but I'd rather spend $10 for fresh, strong glass, and not run the risk of getting cut by the lousy soviet glass that came in them. You're not missing anything.
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My husband, who collects Railroad lanterns, was exstatic when he opened the box. The missing glass was not a problem, considering the age of the lantern.. did not cost much to have some glass cut at Lowes.Absolutely stunning.
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Not such a good dealDoes not have lenses. Now I'll have to spend more for special glass.