Acquire a fantastic piece of British transport heritage with this authentic, original railway platform indicator "finger board," salvaged from London's historic
Liverpool Street Station
. Dating from the mid-20th century era of manual departure indicators, these double-sided, heavy-duty wooden boards were slid into trackside display frames to point passengers toward their departing trains.
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This specific board features the coastal Essex destination
Harwich Town
in crisp, bold sans-serif block lettering painted on a traditional black background. In old Eastern Region station signaling practice, the black-backed boards typically designated standard regional and commuter services.
With its striking vertical layout and wonderfully aged patina, this genuine piece of Railwayana serves as an exceptional architectural statement. It is perfect for mounting in a home hallway, a commercial bar, or adding to a dedicated transport collection.
Highlights:
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Origin:
London Liverpool Street Station (LNER / British Railways Eastern Region)
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Destination:
Harwich Town
(Mayflower Line)
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Material:
Painted timber with original metal mounting rod/pins intact
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Color Scheme:
Classic black background with cream/white lettering
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Dimensions:
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Condition:
Excellent authentic vintage condition. Displays beautiful, honest wear from decades of trackside use, including minor surface scuffs, paint lifting, and natural timber weathering that highlights its genuine operational history (please cross-reference with listing images).