The ‘1938 stock’ underground trains shown below were equipped with brass-ended, double-sided enameled steel destination signs which fitted in slots behind the lower front window. The numbers 1-0 came on three sets of rings and any one number could be shown per slot. The original signs, pictured with the arrow  [of which I have a few available as shown, and some of the numbers] were expensive to replace and self-adhesive overlays came about. I have those shown in the images below. These unused self-adhesive overlays are approx 21 x 4”. Having been stored in warm tunnels for decades some bear a very little sticky glue residue on their faces. With care and patience it will come off. Those shown on the image are a cross section that have not been cleaned in any way. £39 each. Far more versatile modern dot-matrix signs have made these lovely old signs obsolete.

Original Enamels below.

The Enamel signs shown on the right were are very expensive to make. The PVC self adhesive overlay signs shown below and left were produced to repair or alter destinations on them by fixing them to update or cover damaged enamel. Below. 22 x 4” Self-adhesive genuine ex London Underground printed PVC destination overlays. £39 each inc worldwide delivery. + insurance]. Original 1938 stock train destination signs are shown to the right.

Hi Hadyn.    Wow!  Received the sign safe and sound first thing this morning, it looks more amazing than I'd imagined.  Thank you so much for all of your help and your excellent service.  The sign has already become one of my favourite things in my home.     Thanks again,   K

DOUBLE-SIDED DESTINATION SIGNS  BOTH SIDES SHOWN BELOW

Missing London? Enjoy a short ride on this lovingly preserved 1938 stock train on one of it’s rare outings from the comfort of your home!

Left. Shortened for HIGH STREET KENSINGTON

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The above signs are beautifully made from a thick enamelled steel plate with brass end caps.