ROAD SIGNAGE  

The present format of 'Ministry of Transport' road signage has been been around since the late 1960's, but several examples of the old syle signs can still be seen on our roads today. The old signs were still around in large numbers during the 1970s, so the mix of old and new have been represented on Wibdenshaw and Shenston Road.

This and the following two images show the old style signs, which were photographed at Bridgnorth, Shropshire in 2007.

These two signs were errected (or sponsored) by the RAC, and have their logo included.

The history and format of British road signs can be found at CBRD and is a good basis for designing and planning the road signs for your chosen model.

These signs have been drawn up by Paul James on one of the many standard photo editing programs, and printed onto photo quality paper. The signs are then mounted on brass wire posts (painted light grey for post 1970, and black for pre 1970 signs). The black lines around the green trunk road signs are not included on the finished item.

Other signage such as the 60s / 70s road signs seen here, add to the atmosphere of the area portrayed. These have been computer generated by Paul James and mounted on brass rod posts.

Some of the road signs for Wibdenshaw, shown in the process of being mounted on poles at the 2007 Nottingham model railway exhibition demonstration.

A view showing some of the finished signs in place on Wibdenshaw.

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