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Trying to identify what appears to be some sort of metal casting mold.?

It seems to be pig iron, about the size of a brick. It's a third again as long as a normal brick. It has three square indentions in the top, about an inch deep each, and roughly 3"x3.5" across. It has two bumpy areas at the ends, just an upraised spot. There are no markings, no grooves, and no way to pour anything in it from the sides, so I'm assuming this is supposed to be poured in from the top, like a very small, square ingot of some sort. It is bloody heavy, something like 30 lbs for this little thing. I haven't been able to find anything like this anywhere, 'net included. It belongs to my boss at work; he has two of them, the other with slightly deeper holes in it.

If anyone has ANY SERIOUS clue as to what it is, I will be your friend for life!

4 weeks ago
Actualy, it might be related to the railroad. The man my boss got it from got it from his father, who collected railroad stuff. Sorry, can't post a pic, though. First, it's not in my possession, and second, I don't have a camera. I'll try a drawing on the computer; maybe that'll help.

4 weeks ago
Okay, how do you post a drawing/pic? I can't figure this out! Can I post such?

Send a picture to the following company. They have a request form available at the second link below.

RAMM Metals, Inc. is a supplier of ingot molds, stools, and accessories to the basic steel, super alloy, specialty steel and forging industries. RAMM Metals also supplies engineered castings to the steel industry, iron ore mining industry, pelletizing plants and centrifugal casting foundries. Finally, RAMM Metals sells raw materials primarily to the steel and cement industries. Raw material sales include iron oxides, ballast products, ferrous, and non-ferrous scrap.