Need Help Finding Source for Switch Number Signs

Something railroady looking would be good. I've been using one of those label tapemachines to make the biggest number it does and black on clear tape. But it doesn't stick to the Fastrack plastic for long...works though?..lays there. Tried gold on black, but not as easy to read from a distance. Also use RR Track and print out a drawing that I label.

I wish for something like a yard post with numbers on it though.

Scott,

I have made these signs for a couple of customers using .030" styrene sheet cut in a 3/8-inch square with a 1/16-inch diameter wire plastic coated wire tube and 1/4-inch stick on numbers. I turned the square on a diagonal to create a diamond shaped sign and put a stick-on number in the center. I glued a piece of plastic coated wire tubing to the back side of the sign and it was drilled into the layout near each switch. You could also make the signs round. 

If you would want me to make some up for you, e-mail me with a quantity and I will provide a price.

Alan Graziano

I made these for our club layout years ago. Styrene and stem when I was taking insulin and quarter inch stick on numerals.

I use sticky back numbers available in books at local electrical supply shops.

Thanks Alan, Don and Mike. I really like signs Don shows. Very nice work and definitely what I need as I do mostly seated operation and signs that stand up would be easiest to see.

Alan, will send you an email.

Thanks!

Scott:

I have done signs like the attached for customers. They are divided into sidings and main line so if  switch 1 was on a main line and headed for a siding there would a sign on straight portion (ex ML East 1) and a sign on the curved portion (siding 1). This way you have more than one viewing angle to read switch number. I mount them on 20 mil styrene then glue to 100 mil square rods.

Joe

Thanks Joe,

I am having Alan make some of his for me. Clearly, if you want them you have to make them yourself or have someone else do it. Surprising that it is not a readily available accessory.

I use numbered map pins:

Try the following supplier:

http://www.mapcenter.com/?c=web3.16&product=1203B

Got these from Alan and installed a couple of days ago. They look fantastic on the layout and man are these things built to last! Thanks Alan!

Scott,

If you like the signs, wait until I construct some storage tanks for you.

Alan Graziano