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  • This is an Antique R 1-9 car side route Rollsign Signbox. This sign came from the R-1/9 cars of the IND subway, which were built by a few different builders (Pullman, American Car & Foundry and Pressed Steel - between 1930 and 1940. There were over 1700 built. The last of them were retired and scrapped in the 1970s. A few still exist as part of museum collections, including the New York City Transit Museum and the Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven, CT.

  • Each car had two "signboxes" at each side of the car. Each signbox housed a full rollsign. The one on the bottom displayed the route, while the 2 on the top displayed the destinations.

  • This rollsign box measures 10 inches wide by about 27 inches long & 4 inches thick.

  • Readings on front & back.
  • Readings include the following:
  • A 8TH AVE EXPRESS
  • AA 8TH AVE LOCAL
  • B 6TH AVE EXPRESS
  • BB 6TH AVE LOCAL
  • C 8TH AVE EXPRESS
  • CC 8TH AVE LOCAL
  • D 6TH AVE EXPRESS
  • DD 6TH AVE LOCAL
  • E 8TH AVE EXPRESS
  • EE 8TH AVE LOCAL
  • F 6TH AVE EXPRESS
  • FF 6TH AVE LOCAL
  • S SPECIAL
  • GG B'KLYN-QUEENS LOCAL
  • HH FULTON ST. LOCAL

  • Signbox was bead blasted & repainted.  May have some marks, scratches, etc.  Sign a bit age worn.  Some ghosting.  Has some side tattering.  Original dirt. Some marks & tape repairs on the blank leader.  See photos for condition.

  • Please carefully review the photos.  

  • Great for bar or restaurant, dorm room, den, etc.  Makes a unique gift that you can't buy at Sears or Target (leave the wife a hint LOL).    Truly a museum quality antique.  Own a piece of New York history!

  • Please ask any questions before purchasing.

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