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General Category => N Gauge Discussion => Topic started by: mojo on September 07, 2023, 10:50:14 AM

Title: Station Nameboards
Post by: mojo on September 07, 2023, 10:50:14 AM
What would be the width of board in the 1930/40 period?
I have assumed about 12" maximum but when printed out for N gauge they look tiny, out of proportion and hardly legible.

Maurice
Title: Re: Station Nameboards
Post by: Malc on September 07, 2023, 11:56:25 AM
Are you referring to the boards at the ends of the platform informing you which station you are arriving at? Or maybe the signage pointing to the gents or ladies etc?
Title: Re: Station Nameboards
Post by: Newportnobby on September 07, 2023, 02:55:00 PM
I bought the full station set for 'Kimbolted' including 'Change here for Oxford' etc
Excellent job by Trackside Signs...........

https://tracksidesigns.co.uk/full-station-sign-sets-n-gauge/british-railways-western-region-full-station-sign-set-n-gauge
Title: Re: Station Nameboards
Post by: ntpntpntp on September 07, 2023, 03:56:18 PM
Best thing is to find some photos of typical nameboards and judge the proportions from those?  I expect it varies for the different railway companies but they may have had standard sizes.   For example I've seen mention of "12 foot and 15 foot boards".