Need to identity these markings on my desk.

About 30 years ago I acquired an antique Railroad Desk. I recently had it restored. I could not find any information on it, but noticed this on the inside of the center drawer some letters and numbers. I've attached the photo of it. Is there anything you can tell me about it ?. Thanks, Jerry

 

Think first bit is just abbreviation for number, then V0157. Model number. For whom...?

 

Can we see the whole thing? Does it have railroad markings? Which line/station was it from? I was raised by a rail nut.

 

Zooming in on the number, it looks like N & V O 157.
Is N & V O an abbreviation for a RR line name?

 

Yeah, that's kind what I was thinking too, but from whom, where like you stated. Thanks.

 

Hmmm, that's a possibility, but I've never heard of a Railroad with those initials tho. Thanks.

 

It was from the DRGW Railroad in Walsenburg, Colorado. Seeing the whole thing ? Like the rest of the pics of the desk ?

 

I haven't either or I would have said so. There were an awful lot of short lines in the early days that have vanished.

 

Why didn't you mention where it came from to begin with. Please remember to give us the full litany of what you know when you write your opening post for the next item want to ask about. It will help us help you.

 

Because this is the first time I've ever been on this site. I have NO idea what you want. With your attitude, it might be my last post. Thanks a whole heap !

 

Which attitude is that? Her horrible attitude of providing you useful advice and asking please?

 

Photos of rest of it might help figure out whodunnit. I'd be looking inside the drawers for more marks. My great-grandfather helped design some of the bridges on the D&RG, back before WWI. I had to look that city up; it's kinda bitty.

I found a picture of the station on Google Maps; it doesn't look like it's still in use.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/W...01109bcce2060!8m2!3d37.6256826!4d-104.7810584

 

No, it is not in use anymore, but that's where I got it from. Here's a coupla more pics of the desk. Been looking in more drawers but so far, that's the only markI've seen. Hope these help .

 

That's cool that your Dad worked for the DRGW back in the day. That's where I started, in Colorado. Yes, Walsenburg is quite small. LOL

 

I'm sorry, I meant your Great Grandfather.

 

Added some contrast. Looks like NO

 

I guess I was figuring that was an abbreviation for Number. I don't know for sure tho.

 

don't see why not...

 

It's a secret! that's highly classified national security info there that can't be released! GOOD GRIEF!

 

1900 or so. Looks to be oak but can't tell for sure from these pics. Do think the NO is an abbreviation for number..... Either a model or inventory number.