Custom Etched Nameplates

How it works

Choose the names you want for your locos, pick from one of the nameplate styles we offer, let us know what size they should be. We'll take care of the rest.

Our nameplates are produced in batches, a more cost-effective method than etching each pair individually. This means there may be a short wait for your order depending on demand, but we aim to keep you informed throughout.

Once a batch of artwork is ready to etch, we will contact you to confirm the final price and arrange payment. All our regular plates are etched on 0.3mm brass.

If you want a more specific style - either for name or works plates, just let us know. We also have some sets of works plates which can be ordered "off the shelf".

Prices

Our prices are set to reflect the work involved in drawing artwork for each request, and the cost of a one-off photo tool for each batch that is etched. However there is a saving available on larger orders as economies of scale can be more easily met.

All prices include postage.

1 - 2 pairs

£4.00 per pair

3 - 5 pairs

£3.50 per pair

6 - 9 pairs

£3.00 per pair

10+ pairs

£2.50 per pair

Painted Plates

We can supply nameplates painted, as an optional extra. For this an additional charge of £2.00 is added for the whole order. You can specify a red or black background while filling out the order form, or order a combination of painted and unpainted plates.

NEW NGG16 plates

Following a custom order, we now have artwork set up for SAR NGG16 Garratt number plates and Beyer-Peacock works plates in 4mm:ft and 7mm:ft scales. The artwork can be modified for any running number, with or without the 'NG' prefix or with alternative manufacturer works plates, to suit your requirements.

They are priced at £4.00 per set in 4mm:ft and £6.00 per set in 7mm:ft (including small tank numbers). Please email us or specify in the notes field which running number(s) you would like.

16mm:ft scale

We can produce nameplates on thicker 0.5mm brass to suit 16mm:ft or 7/8":ft scale. Due to the increased size these cost £8.00 per pair. Please email us with your interest in 16mm:ft plates, or clearly state in the notes field that you want 0.5mm brass.

Order Form

Your personal details are only used in relation to processing your order. We will never pass them on to any other organisation.

Total price displayed is an estimate only, we reserve the right to adjust the final price depending on your requirements.

Your name

Your email address

Your phone number (optional)

Text on plate	Style	Colour	Height (mm)*
	-- Sans Gill Sans Sans Lower GWR A GWR B Hunslet Fairlie Avonside	-- None Red Black
	-- Sans Gill Sans Sans Lower GWR A GWR B Hunslet Fairlie Avonside	-- None Red Black
	-- Sans Gill Sans Sans Lower GWR A GWR B Hunslet Fairlie Avonside	-- None Red Black
	-- Sans Gill Sans Sans Lower GWR A GWR B Hunslet Fairlie Avonside	-- None Red Black
	-- Sans Gill Sans Sans Lower GWR A GWR B Hunslet Fairlie Avonside	-- None Red Black

Additional 4mm:ft products

NPC-001 works plates £3.00 each -- 1234

SAR NGG16 number and works plates £4.00 each -- 1234

Additional 7mm:ft products

SAR NGG16 number and works plates £6.00 each -- 1234

Something else?

Add a note or more specific instructions to your order

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* A note about sizing: Our focus is mainly 4mm:ft/OO9 although we are happy to produce plates for any scale you like. Typically OO9 nameplates work out at around 2mm high. In 7mm:ft scale we suggest 3mm for smaller locos or 4.5mm for larger ones. For 16mm:ft scale around 9mm height is typical. However we recommend you measure the intended position on the loco (if possible) to get a feel for how much space is available.

Nameplate styles

We have a number of "standard" plate styles to order immediately but you can always add a note to your order or get in touch if you want something more specific.

All names shown are examples, you can have whatever you need!

• Sans
• Gill Sans
• Sans Lower
• GWR A
• GWR B
• Hunslet
• Fairlie
• NEW Avonside

Samples

A selection of our plates in use on customers' locos

• Model by Jason Clifton
• Model by Jason Clifton
• Model by Brian Ellsmore
• Model by Neil Rushby
• Model by John de Frayssinet
• Paul Windle loco embellished by Michael Campbell
• Model by Alistair Steele
• Model by Alex Roberts

Exhibitions

We like to get out and about to demo our service and maybe show some other ideas that are in the pipeline.

Upcoming exhibitions are

Beds & Bucks Narrow Gauge Modellers Open Day

22nd January 2011, 10:30am to 4:30pm

Barton Le Clay Village Hall, Hexton Road, Barton Le Clay, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JY