1950s Hand Painted Train Mechanics Wokshop Sign

Circa 1950s hand painted workshop sign.

We salvaged this sign from the famous Pleasure Land amusement’s park in South Port Merseyside.

The sign was salvaged from the train mechanics workshop at Pleasure Land which also houses The Lakeside Miniature Railway - the oldest continuously running 15-inch gauge railway in the world!

This historic track was built by Mr GV Llewelyn in 1911 & was originally named ‘Llewelyn’s Miniature Railway’. The first steam train ‘King George V’ ran 17th May 1911 at 3pm. The track was sold to Harry Barlow in 1945 when it was renamed ‘Lakeside Miniature Railway’ and the first petrol-driven trains had started running.

It is the oldest continuously running 15-inch gauge railway in the world & was sold to John Spencer in 1968, then to Don Clark & Graham Leeming in 2001. It was purchased in 2016 by Norman Wallis, who has now begun to refurbish & improve the track &  surroundings, & hopes to create a heritage museum & improved facilities for everyone.

 Condition is really very good for its age, ( please see pictures ).

Length 74cm, Height 48cm, Depth 1cm.

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Many of the items we have for sale are all from what we refer to as " Real Life ", they were all made for use & purpose. There will always be signs of use & aging which we think gives each item its individuality & personal charm. We clean & repair but we always try our best to keep everything in its original state. We will always give you a good idea of condition & especially highlight anything that we consider may have aesthetic or structural concern.

You are more than welcome to purchase this item in person & pick it up from our London based workshop.

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