Miller Engineering Signs

As long as you do not cut the sign with a knife your good. Everything is pretty durable. I have purchased quite a few of the free standing type. The hardest thing is gluing the support brackets on the back side of the sign w/o getting glue everywhere.

 

I create a small shoe box of wood and package all the batteries and electronics underneath. This way I can move it anywhere I like, even on top of a building...

 

 

 

 

I'll split it down the middle and say 5. They are fragile but very dependable once they are installed. The one thing I have learned "The hard way" is to be careful with the plug and when you plug it into the sign. Once you put it in one place leave it there!   Plugging and unplugging too many times can damage the sign. You may want to consider the batterie/plug in base if you want to put it in different locations even off the layout for display.

I like them but one should handle with care, like any fragile electronics.  Instead of Miller's supports, I use Ertl fences in which I have cut a groove.  Create a 4 sided "box" and drop the sign in the grooves.  Better support IMHO.

Great question Steve.  I've wondered that myself.

 

J Daddy.  Great idea, and I love that Budweiser sign.  Is that Miller engineering?  Sorry, I wont hijack Steve's thread any more than that

Yes it is a miller sign, the Budweiser sign is one of those you see it and you must have it..

 

Thanks everyone. You've convinced me.

 

Ordered the Reddy Kilowatt billboard for him, as he collects RK as well as operates trains it seems like a perfect gift. 

 

Now.. which one for me.

You wont be disappointed. I have about 12 of them on the layout.

and their warranty is very good, we had a module go flakey and it was replaced no charge.

Miller signs make great gifts.  I got my son the Southern Pacific large sign with battery stand for Christmas and he displays it with his SP Daylight locomotive.  I have a couple of the Santa Fe logo signs.  Love them and their service can't be beat.

 

Steve, Lady and Tex

I have 4 of the signs and want a few more, no problems at all

 

Brent

I have a number of the signs. I have 2 of the OGR signs, The Cracker Jack sign, The Patriot Flag Co, And today I will receive the Burlington Northern Sign when the mail comes. I like the signs and plan on ordering more.

Super people to deal with. Excellent product.

Nice to know that people like Miller Engineering signs. I have only seen them so far in catalogs like Historic Rails. I might be tempted to purchase one when I can spare some money, hopefully this summer.

 

Lee Fritz

You can also buy direct from Miller Engineering on their website.  It's easy to do with a credit card, and the order shows up in a few days in your mailbox.  A few hobby shops are now carrying them as well.

 

Mike

I just finished another one this week and its ready for the layout.

 

 

That looks great J Daddy. How do you plan to hide the wiring harness? I have a number of Miller engineering signs. I love them but hiding the wires is always a real challenge, especially when the signs are Billboard style. Any advice would be helpful.

I wish Miller Engineering would make a MKT and Texas Special sign.  Boy!

 

Steve, Lady and Tex

no wires! Everything is battery powered in the stone bunker underneath.

The AAA batteries last about of month of operating sessions, and I can put them anywhere on the layout.

 

Wow! Now that is impressive! I still can't see how you ran the power from the base to the sign. Your work is really fantastic.

I take pic off the hidden board and batteries and post. I cut a slot through the roof to connect.

Great stuff. They really make a layout come alive.