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N Gauge Discussion / Re: Name Plate VendorsLast post by scottmitchell74 - February 11, 2026, 03:47:49 PMQuote 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. 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. #82
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Name Plate VendorsLast post by Steven B - 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) #83
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Name Plate VendorsLast post by scottmitchell74 - February 11, 2026, 02:58:08 PMI've run into the problem of being in the US: no shipping.
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N Gauge Discussion / Re: what are people doing on t...Last post by 5213 65J - February 11, 2026, 01:25:09 PM  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. #85
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Name Plate VendorsLast post by RWJP - February 11, 2026, 12:14:54 PMI'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.
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N Gauge Discussion / Re: Name Plate VendorsLast post by scottmitchell74 - February 10, 2026, 11:41:56 PMQuote 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 Very much. Thanks! #87
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Name Plate VendorsLast post by Hailstone - 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 #88
N Gauge Discussion / Name Plate VendorsLast post by scottmitchell74 - February 10, 2026, 11:12:46 PMWho do you use?
Wanting to get custom name plates for diesels. Thanks! #89
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Graham Farish Mk 1 BR Gree...Last post by bluedepot - February 10, 2026, 02:49:50 PMdidn'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! #90
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Graham Farish Mk 1 BR Gree...Last post by Cols - February 10, 2026, 02:26:00 PMI will not set myself up as an expert. (My late father's definition of that term was, "X is an unknown quantity, and a spurt us a drip under pressure!") However, as I am an artist, colour is somewhat important to me. (Apparently, I have very good colour vision.) Dapol's interpretation of BR(SR) BR Stock Green is several tones too light, and I'm not very sure whether they have got the hue right. When Farish first introduced their Mk.1 stock they got the Stock Green spot on, and were praised for this at the time; however, when Farish introduced their excellent Bulleid stock, they had again achieved the correct hue but not the correct tone - it is slightly too dark, though I find the error to be so very small as to be acceptable. From nearly sixty years' experience, I have found that the very best colour match for BR Stock Green is Precision Paints enamel BR Stock Green. I too have a repaint job looming to correct the very anaemic Dapol colour! A couple of months ago, I raised this matter as an aside when I welcomed the prospect of Dapol producing ex-LMS non-gangwayed stock. @Adam1701D commented on my aside, and made a hint that the Dapol Maunsell High Window stock may reappear, this time in BR Stock Green (of the CORRECT hue and shade!) My fingers are very, very firmly crossed! | Please Support Us!
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