After the news earlier from Adrian regarding closure of this excellent resource, I notice this evening he is passing the site over to another party so it will reappear soon.  I am so pleased Adrian has been able to do this and it seems will continue to be involved for a while during the handover period.
See this link:  The UK Model Shop Directory
Thank you Adrian for all your work over the past years.
Cheers! 

Quote from: Steven B on February 11, 2026, 03:35:21 PMWhat style of nameplate? There's a big difference between a bog-standard plate and the type fitted to the class 40 and Peaks for example.

Try:
https://www.railtec-models.com  (3d transfer)
https://www.shawplan.com/spcat.htm (etched)

Good question.

I don't want it to look goofy, but I am employing Rule 1. So, I just want my real-to-life but fictitious place to have locos I named, based on the proposed region, running by. So, as long as size and color looks good to me, I'm happy.

Light Railway Stores has exactly what I want, but won't ship to the US.

What style of nameplate? There's a big difference between a bog-standard plate and the type fitted to the class 40 and Peaks for example.

Try:
https://www.railtec-models.com  (3d transfer)
https://www.shawplan.com/spcat.htm (etched)

I've run into the problem of being in the US: no shipping. 

After many years I have finally started to plant gradient posts on my layout. I am pleased with the outcome of the LNW style. I also need a good few L&Y style which will be more of a challenge owing to their complex cast iron shape.

I've only used Light Railway Stores myself and had a good experience with them. As others have mentioned custom plates can take a while to be made and sent out so be aware you will be waiting a while. LRS currently advise 8 weeks minimum.

Quote from: Hailstone on February 10, 2026, 11:28:53 PMI have used Fox transfers and Light railway stores(was Narrow planet) with no problems even for bespoke nameplates although you have to wait a while for bespoke plates and they are not as cheap as those already in their product range. the N gauge society also have a stock of number and name plates, but you need to be a member. hope this helps

Regards,

Alex

Very much. Thanks!

I have used Fox transfers and Light railway stores(was Narrow planet) with no problems even for bespoke nameplates although you have to wait a while for bespoke plates and they are not as cheap as those already in their product range. the N gauge society also have a stock of number and name plates, but you need to be a member. hope this helps

Regards,

Alex

Who do you use?

Wanting to get custom name plates for diesels.

Thanks!

didn't farish produce mk1s in two different shades of green??

or did i imagine that?!

I don't think it matters that much because paint did fade in real life anyway. I don't think a rake of coaches needs to match perfectly!