Enhance your collection with this rare vintage combo from the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA)! This lot includes a McGuire-Nicholas M312 Tool Bag and an unused 6”x20”x11” high steel closure frame – both steeped in NYC transit history. Perfect for collectors of MTA memorabilia, urban history buffs, or those seeking authentic vintage work gear.


Tool Bag Key Features:

• Dimensions: Approx. 18” L x 12” H x 8” D

• Construction: Heavy-duty off-white canvas with riveted seams, reinforced tan leather bottom and handles, brass rivets, and buckles

• Branding: Stenciled “NYCTA” on flap – a tribute to transit workers (subway maintainers, electricians, etc.)

• Condition: Gently used, excellent vintage state with minor wear (scuffs, leather patina); no rips or damage, fully functional


Steel Closure Frame Key Features:

• Dimensions: 6” W x 20” L x 11” H

• Material: Solid steel, likely used for structural closures or equipment housing in transit infrastructure

• Condition: Unused, like new – no wear, stored pristine with possible minor dust

• Details: Robust design, ideal for display or functional repurposing in a transit-themed project


This Made in USA duo is a time capsule from mid-20th-century transit work. The tool bag offers versatile storage (tools, books, or modern use), while the steel frame adds industrial authenticity. Ideal for display in a man cave, office, or NYC subway history showcase.