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1930-1940 IND/BMT New York Subway R-1/9 Car Side Route Sign Box W/complete Sign For Sale
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1930-1940 IND/BMT New York Subway R-1/9 Car Side Route Sign Box W/complete Sign:
$595.00
Check us out on Facebook.com/subwayal for upcoming events, news, and exclusive discounts for our Facebook friends! If you\'re interested, make us an offer - every one will be carefully considered! 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. These signs were used when the R-1/9 cars. Appears to have come from car 130. This rollsign box measures 10 inches wide by about 27 inches long & 4 inches thick.Readings on front & back.Readings include the following:B VIA 6TH AVENUEEE VIA BROADWAYTT WEST END LOCALA 8TH AVE EXPRESSAA 8TH AVE LOCALB 6TH AVE EXPRESSBB 6TH AVE LOCALC 8TH AVE EXPRESSCC 8TH AVE LOCALD 6TH AVE EXPRESSDD 6TH AVE LOCALD 6TH AV-HOUSTON EXPRESSDD 6TH AVE LOCALE 8TH AVE EXPRESSEE 8TH AVE LOCALF 6TH AVE EXPRESSFF 6TH AVE LOCALF 6TH AV-HOUSTON EXPRESSFF 6TH AVE LOCALS SPECIALGG B\'KLYN-QUEENS LOCALHH FULTON ST. LOCAL
The last 3 readings appear to be original 1930 material!This signbox is in excellent used condition. There is rust, scratches, etc (see pictures).Sign curtain has marks, stains, side tattering, ghosting, etc. Tape repair on the blank leader material.Box works perfectly.Brass crank handle included.
Please carefully review the photos.
The number plate for car 130 is available on our sale #275575775618.
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.Please check out our other sales for more great New York Subway memorabilia. Thanks for looking and good luck! Posted with Mobile
Rare 1930-1940 IND/BMT New York Subway R-1/9 Car Route Sign Box W/complete Sign $650.00
1930-1940 IND/BMT New York Subway R-1/9 Car Side Route Sign Box W/complete Sign $595.00
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