Found along portion of non operational railroad in plainville CT . Believe it is a fishplate for a smaller sized rail . Hand cleaned and works well as a votive. I included the ones I light from the photo
vtg Railroad Track Plate Wrench 36” Long Section Crew Gandy Dancer Rail
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