You may have noticed a link to TrainAge on our website!
Somewhere back in 2015 a couple of friends approached us for some full size NSW loco numbers in the correct font to mount on their wall. Brass numbers weren't an option so the request was "Can you cut them in MDF and we paint them up ourselves in brass or chrome paint?
The shenanigans by one customer in the following weeks where 3801 chrome painted numbers were stuck on the side of an industrial 0-4-0 saddle tank loco were hilarious!
Since then different kits and defunct railway company logos have been developed, having sent them all over Australia. The 3D embossed effect of raised letters and shapes on the logo kits make a stunning deviation from a standard 2D sticker. The parts get painted and glued on a backboard of your choice, some have opted for a different shape or size, it's up to you how you want to mount them!
The railway station nameboard letters which are cut in Marine Hardwood Ply are also popular, some full-size and half-size signs have been built and others repaired using them. Live steam train clubs have used the letters for their stations and platforms. The heavy duty wrought iron bracket we sell has been measured off originals, hot scroll bent and welded, and drilled ready to go. The station nameboards and "tablet" signs such as Tickets are designed from standard mouldings and timber available from a hardware store, a drawing gets supplied with each order to guide you as you build.
Many of our new and young customers (not live steam guys) have enjoyed building the logo kits and mounting them on a back board or office wall or train set. They've sent us the photos of what they were able to do and in all cases it looks incredible, and it's always great to have the feedback. Thanks to the many who have made requests of what they want developed also
Not everyone is able to undertake a live steam loco or build a train set due to space restrictions, but you can have a fun few evenings putting together one of the kits or building yourself a station name board. For instance, you can use the nameboard letters to build a sign "Such-and-such Workshops" for your garage if you like to tinker, and enjoy the subtleties of the correct NSW or Victorian Railways fonts which have all been traced. Don't be afraid to be creative, the kits are to help you think outside the box!
If you are ordering letters or numbers, order the quantity of letters you require (add to cart) and put a note in the PayPal purchase telling us which ones you require. We now get instantly notified through PayPal of all orders, and your order will be despatched within 1-2 business days.
Happy steaming!
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