Bass master
Mad Keen Collector
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| 23 Mar 2023 10:27 AM |
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Here is a sign I have been trying to buy for 30+ years.
finally brought home on Monday 
My Grandfather and Uncle both worked for the "J",
Elgin,Joliet and Eastern Railroad, was started in 1889
was sold in 2013 to the "CN" Canadian National RR.
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Lummox
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| 23 Mar 2023 10:35 AM |
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Congratulations, nice to get summat you have been after for a long time !! |
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hinkslamps
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| 23 Mar 2023 10:40 AM |
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Unusual ampersand. |
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banjo boy
The Tatfather
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| 23 Mar 2023 03:14 PM |
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Nice sign and well worth the wait for something that means So much to you |
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Mick G
Guru Tat
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| 24 Mar 2023 12:54 PM |
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Is that tin or enamel? |
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Bass master
Mad Keen Collector
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| 24 Mar 2023 01:12 PM |
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It is enamel, 60''x36'' single sided. I thought I would share and help keep this site going.
Brian
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hinkslamps
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| 24 Mar 2023 01:25 PM |
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Good for you.
I hope this site keeps going.
I’m not going on F*c*b**k. |
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banjo boy
The Tatfather
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| 24 Mar 2023 04:36 PM |
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Is that tin or enamel??🤔🤔...Face ache dont know Mick??? Im shocked!!! Perhaps it needs to take one of the Gods on there to speak up and then Every one else will follow with what He decides..🤣🤣🥰..."love it"..Now you have Your answer Mick you can now go back to Face ache and tell them the signs Enamel👍👍... |
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Hoarder
Mad Keen Collector
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| 24 Mar 2023 07:11 PM |
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Nice one, is that the maker's mark bottom right-hand corner? |
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Bass master
Mad Keen Collector
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| 24 Mar 2023 10:11 PM |
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Thanks Hoarder, No, the marking on the front corner is tape glue, the only
markings are on the back but I cant figure it out. I cannot find another sign that
has sold and cant find any info on this sign, so i know it is rare. I beleive that this
may have went on the side of the caboose or possibly the engine. I am still researching
and hope to find some info soon!!
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Mick G
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| 25 Mar 2023 12:48 AM |
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Brian, I think it's definitely for the side of rolling stock or loco given its size seems to fit that location.
Spence, stop being such a bully, I'm on your side ma'boy !
Hinkslamps, I was one of the last hold outs for the facecrack site, but you should maybe have a friend with an account show it to you, I'd bet once you see the signs and content, you'd be pretty amazed, I must admit, it doesn't not really allow for banter and discussion as much as this site, Spence, I do miss that part of it FOR SURE ! |
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banjo boy
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| 25 Mar 2023 08:46 AM |
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🤣🤣🤣..kin nel..it gets better...."I Think its definitely"...so Mick your not really sure i take it??🤣🤣🤣....Come on mate!!! Now a picture of the back of the Enamel sign as been shown Micks bound to ask if its real...🤣🤣..Then with all the info report back to Face ache... |
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Mick G
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| 25 Mar 2023 08:54 AM |
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C'mon Spence, quit your bellyaching. The backs pattern is "expanded metal", is it from abrasion? or paint overspray? or from the firing process? Lets hear it Spence, oh and PS, I love you too !! |
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banjo boy
The Tatfather
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Mick G
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