knowing how much you adore the ads for the golden arches, thought I would share the current one across the road from our local.

I just read this whole thing and changed my mind at least four times. 

A new member of my roster for Black Douglas Vale.

Excellent news, thank you Adrian and all the best to the new owner

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.