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Date: 07/20/18 15:08
I"m Glad They Saved Two Signs
Author: WichitaJct

But why couldn't they have saved a couple of  Santa Fe signs instead of Katy and KCS? I'm not sure how these worked.  I assume they were on some kind of rollers and they would crank the roller when they wanted to change signs. If you want to see these yourself visit Kansas City Union Station. 

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Date: 07/20/18 15:38
Re: I"m Glad They Saved Two Signs
Author: KCCharlie

The signs were made by painting canvas then lettering the train information on that.  The signs were attatched at the bottom then raised like a  window shade from the bottom up, and hooked in place at the top.

KCCharlie

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Date: 07/21/18 14:07
Re: I"m Glad They Saved Two Signs
Author: OliveHeights

Are they original or restorations?  The reason I ask is the destinations don’t seem to be in order as most others usually are.

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Date: 07/21/18 16:40
Re: I"m Glad They Saved Two Signs
Author: BuddPullman

I am pretty sure these are reproductions.

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