Rock Island railroad decorative fobs, various designs with strap, key chain, & watch chain options

Rock Island railroad decorative fobs, various designs with strap, key chain, & watch chain options

Your Price:
$3.75
50 available for immediate delivery
Ask A Question About This Item

  • Description
  • Store Policies
  • Alternate Stores

  • Full Description
  • Finishing Options
  • Item Specifics
  • Additional Info
High quality base metal shield fobs with various Rock Island railroad & railway designs.  These fobs are styled after traditional, vintage watch fobs, and are accented with well done colored enamel work (where featured).  All large size fobs are created from a single, continuous piece of base metal and finished as per the photos above.

We have chosen to supply many of the fobs within this listing to accent our full line of pocket watch chains, however most of the small fob styles would also be appropriate as a charm on a lanyard or zip-pull, as a necklace pendant, or as a decorative focal piece on your DIY jewelry project.  Due to how some of the small fob pieces are crafted, a few of the styles we carry have a small spot of solder on the back.  Please contact us directly to inquire if the style(s) you are interested in have a solder mark or are a continuous piece.
We currently offer the following design variations.  Selecting from the dropdown choices above will provide a photo.  Click on any of the following options below for a detailed description of that variation.
  • Rock Island, black large (lgfob029)

    • A stylized gold-plated shield, black enamel overlay with gold enamel border, Rock Island in gold enamel surrounded by gold, measures approx. 38mm wide x 27mm tall (bail not included).

  • Rock Island, black small (smfob047)

    • Stylized gold-plated fob, black enamel background with white enamel border, Rock Island in white enamel text, measures approx. 19mm wide x 13mm tall (bail not included).

  • Rock Island, red (lgfob180)

    • A stylized gold-plated shield, red enamel background with white enamel border, Rock Island in white enamel surrounded by gold, measures approx. 38mm wide x 26mm tall (bail not included).

Please note: our above image that displays all fobs for this group features individual photos with a matched scale, to show the relative sizes of the fobs.
We currently offer the following finishing options. Selecting from the dropdown choices above will provide a photo. Click on any of the following selections below for a detailed description of that finishing option.
  • Fob Only

    • For attachment to a pocket watch chain, necklace, lanyard, zipper-pull, or other accessory; or for use by itself.

  • Adapter (for large fobs only)

    • Fob is finished with a matching color silver or gold-toned solid base metal bail, or a black adapter on fobs with a copper-toned base. A small hole at the top of the bail will allow the fob to be secured to your own keychain, lanyard, zipper-pull, or other accessory with the included jump ring (jeweler's pliers suggested for assembly). A non-matching color adapter can be attached instead at no charge on request.

  • Leather Strap

    • Fob is directly attached to a 1/2" wide sturdy leather strap, measuring approx. 90mm (3 1/2") in length, offered in brown or black leather, with a silver-toned, gold-toned, or black-toned buckle. To use the fob with a pocket watch, you unbuckle and thread the top of the leather strap through the watch bow then re-buckle the strap. You can then put the watch into your pocket and the decorative plate will hang outside, enabling quick access to retrieving the watch to tell the time. These can also be used solely as a decorative piece as well by threading your belt through the leather strap and letting the fob display off.

  • Figure-8 Style Key Ring

    • Fob is attached to a sturdy base metal figure-8 key ring with solid base metal bail. The key chain segment measure approximately 48mm (2") in length. To add a key to the chain, pry open the top section of the key chain and slip your key between the 2 separated sections until it rests to the side. Then, release the key chain, which will snap back to the closed position.

  • Latch-Style Key Ring

    • Fob is attached to a sturdy base metal latch-style key ring with short base metal length of thick rope-style chain connecting the ring to the fob. The key chain segment measures 26mm wide x 65mm long. To use the key chain, open the clasp on the side of the latch-ring, attach your keys to the ring and then close and latch the clasp back together.

  • Split-Ring Key Ring

    • Fob is attached to a sturdy base metal split-ring key ring with a small base metal swivel connecting the ring to the fob. The key chain segment measures 33mm wide x 48mm long.

  • Carabiner-Style Key ring

    • Fob is attached to a sturdy smooth polish base metal carabiner-style key ring, featuring a large tapered-rectangular body with a rounded end and spring loaded latch that closes to secure keys within the ring, heavy loop at the bottom of the body supports a swivel connector. The key chain segment measures approx. 38mm long x 24mm wide.

For the smaller fob versions (those with the "smfob…" codes) we also offer the following additional finishing options, also selectable from the dropdown choices above (when a smaller fob is selected as the "Fob style").
  • Fob Only

    • For attachment to a pocket watch chain, necklace, lanyard, zipper-pull, or other accessory; or for use by itself. The small fob of your choice will come with a matching-toned jump ring to allow you to attach the fob to the object of your liking; alternate colors of these rings (in silver, gold, and black) are available upon request at no additional charge.

  • Leather Strap (w/ square connector)

    • Fob is attached, via a gold-toned square-shaped connector, to a 1/2" wide sturdy leather strap, measuring approx. 90mm (3 1/2") in length, offered in brown or black leather, with a gold-toned buckle. To use the fob with a pocket watch, you unbuckle and thread the top of the leather strap through the watch bow then re-buckle the strap. You can then put the watch into your pocket and the decorative plate will hang outside, enabling quick access to retrieving the watch to tell the time. These can also be used solely as a decorative piece as well by threading your belt through the leather strap and letting the fob display off.

  • Leather Strap (w/ bar connector)

    • Fob is attached, via a base-metal bar-style connector, to a 1/2" wide sturdy leather strap, measuring approx. 90mm (3 1/2") in length, offered in brown or black leather, with a silver-toned, gold-toned, or black-toned buckle. To use the fob with a pocket watch, you unbuckle and thread the top of the leather strap through the watch bow then re-buckle the strap. You can then put the watch into your pocket and the decorative plate will hang outside, enabling quick access to retrieving the watch to tell the time. These can also be used solely as a decorative piece as well by threading your belt through the leather strap and letting the fob display off.

  • 8" Albert medium-weight pocket watch chain w/ spring ring

    • Fob is attached to the drop of an 8" medium weight, quality Sterling silver plate, 24k gold plate, or Hematite black plate pocket watch chain. The 6mm links on this chain are a flat, interconnecting style with a slight bevel to each link and are finished with a very high grade .925 solid silver plating, a 24k solid gold plating (both very close to a gold filled quality), or a Hematite black (black with a lustrous tone) plating, all on a solid brass base, with a thin sealant to prevent tarnishing. The three lengths of the chain (1 long and 2 short segments) are attached via a center connector ring. All feature high quality materials we're proud to carry due to their overall appearance and durability. This chain features a spring ring finding, plus a drop and a heavy swivel with secure interior latch to secure to the bow of your watch. 1.5" drop chain is ideal for attaching the fob and is finished with a small spring ring to facilitate easy addition and removal of fobs.

  • 8" Albert fancy light-weight pocket watch chain w/ t-bar

    • Fob is attached to the drop of an 8" fancy-link light weight, quality Sterling silver plate, 24k gold plate, or Hematite black plate pocket watch chain. The 5mm Figaro links on this chain are a mixed style of flat, interconnecting round links with a slight bevel and long rectangular links also with a slight bevel, overall with a very sleek, slim profile, and are finished with a very high grade .925 solid silver plating, a 24k solid gold plating (both very close to a gold filled quality), or a Hematite black (black with a lustrous tone) plating, all on a solid brass base, with a thin sealant to prevent tarnishing. The three lengths of the chain (1 long and 2 short segments) are attached via a center connector ring. All feature high quality materials we're proud to carry due to their overall appearance and durability. This chain features a t-bar finding with a center cuff detail, plus a drop and a heavy swivel with secure interior latch to secure to the bow of your watch. 1.5" drop chain is ideal for attaching the fob and is finished with a small spring ring to facilitate easy addition and removal of fobs.

  • 12" Albert medium-weight pocket watch chain w/ t-bar

    • Fob is attached to the drop of an 12" medium weight, quality Sterling silver plate, 24k gold plate, or Hematite black plate pocket watch chain. The 6mm links on this chain are a flat, interconnecting style with a slight bevel to each link and are finished with a very high grade .925 solid silver plating, a 24k solid gold plating (both very close to a gold filled quality), or a Hematite black (black with a lustrous tone) plating, all on a solid brass base, with a thin sealant to prevent tarnishing. The three lengths of the chain (1 long and 2 short segments) are attached via a center connector ring. All feature high quality materials we're proud to carry due to their overall appearance and durability. This chain features a t-bar finding with a center cuff detail, plus a drop and a heavy swivel with secure interior latch to secure to the bow of your watch. 1.5" drop chain is ideal for attaching the fob and is finished with a small spring ring to facilitate easy addition and removal of fobs.

  • 12" Albert fancy medium-weight pocket watch chain w/ t-bar

    • Fob is attached to the drop of an 12" fancy-link medium weight, quality Sterling silver plate, 24k gold plate, or Hematite black plate pocket watch chain. The 6.5mm Figaro links on this chain are a mixed style of flat, interconnecting round links with a slight bevel and long rectangular links also with a slight bevel, overall with a very sleek, slim profile, and are finished with a very high grade .925 solid silver plating, a 24k solid gold plating (both very close to a gold filled quality), or a Hematite black (black with a lustrous tone) plating, all on a solid brass base, with a thin sealant to prevent tarnishing. The three lengths of the chain (1 long and 2 short segments) are attached via a center connector ring. All feature high quality materials we're proud to carry due to their overall appearance and durability. This chain features a t-bar finding with a center cuff detail, plus a drop and a heavy swivel with secure interior latch to secure to the bow of your watch. 1.5" drop chain is ideal for attaching the fob and is finished with a small spring ring to facilitate easy addition and removal of fobs.

  • 16" Albert heavy-weight pocket watch chain w/ t-bar

    • Fob is attached to the drop of an 16" heavy weight, quality Sterling silver plate, 24k gold plate, or Hematite black plate pocket watch chain. The 7mm links on this chain are a flat, interconnecting style with a slight bevel to each link and are finished with a very high grade .925 solid silver plating, a 24k solid gold plating (both very close to a gold filled quality), or a Hematite black (black with a lustrous tone) plating, all on a solid brass base, with a thin sealant to prevent tarnishing. The three lengths of the chain (1 long and 2 short segments) are attached via a center connector ring. All feature high quality materials we're proud to carry due to their overall appearance and durability. This chain features a t-bar finding with a center cuff detail, plus a drop and a heavy swivel with secure interior latch to secure to the bow of your watch. 2" drop chain is ideal for attaching the fob and is finished with a small spring ring to facilitate easy addition and removal of fobs.

Additionally, any of our small fobs pair well with our entire line of traditional-style modern pocket watch chains. To view our full selection of chains, and customize your own, visit our Modern Pocket Watch Chains listing.
Please note: our "matched-scale" images above show each fob paired with complementary finishing option colors, but we do offer all 3 finishing option colors (selectable in the third dropdown above) with each fob.
  • Age Description: 04New (recent production)
  • Material: Base Metal - Silver/White, Base Metal - Yellow, Enamel
  • Condition: Factory New
  • Gender: Unisex
U.S. and Canadian railroad companies have a complicated history of mergers and name changes. For some helpful railroad "family tree" charts, please check out this informative American Railroad Mergers page.

(placeholder text within Description tab)

  • Understanding Our Descriptions
  • Return Policy
  • Payment & Shipping
We process a very large number of watches and accessories each year for sale via our website, eBay and local avenues. We attempt to offer descriptions and photos that are as complete and clear as possible on each item, and we always encourage you to write us with questions if something is not addressed in the description!

In each description, we attempt to note the following things:
<maker><size><jewels><setting><adjustments><grade/model><serial number>, <movement information>, <dial information>, <hand information>, <case information>, <misc. information>, <overall condition and comments>

Taking an example of a watch already described, we've bracketed the different sections and ordered them as above:
<Ball-Hamilton> <16S> <21J> <LS> <adj.> <Official RR Standard> <#B651197>, <nickel movement with gold jewel settings and concentric circle damascene pattern, should be noted that the gears on the movement may not be all original however watch is running strong and not affecting running condition>, <porcelain Ball marked dial with Arabic numbers has very faint hairline (not distracting)>, <blue steel hands>, <beautiful YGF SB&B Ball marked case with engraved bezels and blank monogram shield showing normal even wear (no brass)>, <fancy bow>. <High grade Ball watch in very good condition, perfect to carry everyday!>

We also provide a List of Abbreviations that we use in our descriptions, as well as a Pocket Watch Sizing Chart that explains numerically and graphically the various sizes of pocket watches that we offer.
We offer a 30-day return period beginning the day you receive your items for all PM Time Service merchandise. To receive a full refund, the item must be return in "as shipped" condition, with no new personalized engravings or end-user adaptions. Items damaged in transit will be eligible for the full refund pending the application of the insurance claim on the damaged watch or item. Please see our Shipping & Return Policy page for full details.
Holiday & Vacation Dates - Unless otherwise noted on our holiday page, you can expect an order placed to be processed and shipped out within 2-3 business days, often much sooner. If you need an item quickly, please do double check our holiday page to make sure we will be in the office!

Please use the "Estimate Your Shipping" button on the Shopping Basket page to get a specific quote on your current shipping fees. The estimate will be available once you have added at least one (1) item to your shopping cart.

In order to provide a fair and secure shipping experience for our customers, and protect your valuable purchases, we include full insurance for the total value of your order with all items purchased. At this time, we do not allow for a customer to opt-out of insurance on their shipments. Details may be found at our Shipping, Insurance, & Return Policy page.

We are happy to accept credit cards and PayPal, as well as checks and money orders, for payment on all orders.

(placeholder text within Store Policies tab)

We may also offer this product for purchase from our other PM Time Service online shops, should you prefer a different purchasing platform. If this item is already listed on these marketplaces, links to those listings are provided below; otherwise, a "contact us" link will appear allowing you to request a custom listing be created for you.

PM Time Service eBay Store:

PM Time Service Etsy Shop:

  • Currently available only at pmtime.com; contact us to request this item be listed on Etsy.

(holder text within Alternate Stores tab)
  • Related Items
  • New Items
  • Sale Items
  • Suggested Items
Recently Added Items view all
Items Currently On Sale view all