Authentic Vintage Liverpool Street Station Train Indicator "Finger Board" – Braintree (Black Variant)
£75.00
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Authentic Vintage Liverpool Street Station Train Indicator "Finger Board" – Braintree (Black Variant)
£75.00
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 by hand to point passengers toward their departing trains.
This specific board features the Essex terminus destination Braintree in crisp, bold sans-serif block lettering painted on a traditional black background. As the end point of the historic Braintree Branch Line, this sign would have been a daily fixture for thousands of commuters heading out of London. In old Eastern Region station signaling practice, the black-backed boards typically designated standard regional, branch line, 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:
- Origin: London Liverpool Street Station (British Railways Eastern Region)
- Destination: Braintree (Braintree Branch Line Terminus)
- Material: Painted timber with original metal mounting rod/pins intact
- Color Scheme: Classic black background with cream/white lettering
- Condition: Excellent authentic vintage condition. Displays beautiful, honest wear from decades of trackside use, including minor edge chipping, paint lifting, and natural timber weathering that highlights its genuine operational history (please cross-reference with listing images).