PORT LINES HOBBY SUPPLIES

ANIMATED SIGNS !

We presently stock the following "action" signs from Miller Engineering , usable on S-scale layouts.

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#990 Billboard support.

Produced from photo etched stainless steel. These supports will add that extra detail to your billboard. Each kit comes with 6 supports that can be cut to fit any one of our HO through O scale billboards.

#990       $7.50

                

 

#4802 AC ADAPTOR (left) replaces the 3 AAA battery pack that comes with Billboard and sign kits with a wall mount AC adapter. Handles up to 3 separate signs.  $6.95

OR

#4803 Same as above, but will handle up to 10 signs. $16.95

#4804 - Converter module (right) will let
you run your signs off track voltage or
your power pack/transformer. Accepts an input
voltage from 5 to 17 volts, AC or DC
and outputs the required 4.5 volts for
our signs. Will run up to 6 signs.   $12.95

#4805 - Power Distribution Board

The power distribution board will greatly simplify your sign hook up.
The #4802 & #4803 AC wall adapters will plug directly  into the board. The 4804 converter module hooks into the Red & Black posts.  Up to 10 signs can be hooked up to this unit. Comes with instructions and  mounting hardware.  
Size 4.4" Long x 2.2" Wide

#4805         $15.95
 

   

This replica sign is based on the sign from
the factory in Akron, OH. Comes complete
with supports.
#5381 - Size 6.25" wide x 2.76" tall
$49.95

This "Santa Fe" Sign is modeled after
the one in Clovis NM. It is
meant to be free standing, but could
also be mounted on the roof of a
building. Comes with supports.
#5781 - Size: 4.50" wide x 4.50" tall.
$42.95

The Gulf Roadside billboard is the 6th gas station in this gas
station series.

#6081 - Size 4.5" wide x 7.9" tall
$52.95

This is the 5th gas station sign.
The classic star is animated to make it a real eye catcher on
any layout. Complete with the support structure to
make a stand alone billboard.
#5181 - Size 4.5" wide x 7.9" tall
$52.95

Bethlehem Steel is a "must have" for any
layout  that has a steel mill on it.
#5281 - Size 3.0" wide x 3.8" tall
$36.95

    

Rooftop bus station sign was modeled after a
vintage sign in Jacksonville, FL.  It comes with supports for the
back.
#5681 - Roof Top Bus Station sign.
Size: 2.90" wide x 3.35" tall
$38.95

The vertical bus station sign is double-sided.
#5881
Size: 2.90" W x 3.35" T
$55.95

#3281 - "NW" Billboard
Another famous sign comes complete with stainless
steel photo etched supports for added realism.
Size 3.8" Tall x 3.2" wide.
$42.95

    

#6281 SALVATION ARMY ROOFTOP SIGN
What town doesn't have a Salvation Army store. The
perfect addition to any layout.
#6281 - Size 5" w x 3.9" t
$49.95

#6381 SALVATION ARMY DOORWAY SIGN
The perfect sign to  complement the rooftop
Salvation Army sign. This a double sided sign.
#6381 - Size 2" t x 1.5" w
$34.95

#5981  Vertical Theater sign
is a double-sided theater sign.
This sign comes with several popular theater
names. These peel and stick overlays will let
you customize your sign. You can also make
your own overlay using that favorite name you
might have.
#5981 - Size 1.2" wide x 5.6" tall
$55.95

#5481   "OK USED CARS"
Who doesn't remember these classic signs !

#5481      $49.95

#8281 Amtrak Billboard
Size  4.3” W x 5.1” T
$45.95

#4981      BUDWEISER BEER

Started in 1860 when
a local brewery was taken over in St. Louis, MO.
Today this brewing company is one of the largest
producers of beer in the world. It gained success
in its first years by being the first beer company to
use pasteurization to keep the freshness of the
beer, the first company use refrigerated railroad
cars to keep beer cold during transport. A must for
any layout!
This is a limited edition sign.

#4981 - O/HO scale      6.16” W x 3.24” T,

#4981      BUDWEISER BEER       $49.95

#4381    Castrol
This sign was based on an old gas station sign.
Comes complete the support stand and easy to assemble
instructions.
 This is a limited production sign.

4.3” W x 5.1” T,   Suitable for HO/O scales

#4381    Castrol        $49.95
 

#4481     The LUV Shack


If you don't know what this sign is for, you don't need it. Surely this sign will add a little spice to any layout!
 This is a limited production sign.

HO/O scale     2.81” W x 2.875” T

#4481     The LUV Shack        $34.95
 

#4681      MOBIL

This sign is sure to please many people. This is our
fourth gas station sign. A true classic, which would
which would be a great addition to any layout.
Available in two sizes.
This is a limited edition sign.

HO/O scale     4.875” W x 7.50” T,  
 

#4681      MOBIL       $49.95

#4781        Natty Boh  (Heileman Brewing)

Heileman Brewing Company created one of
Baltimore ’s most beloved icons when it created its
Natty Boh sign. Although the company is gone the sign
still exists and can be seen winking it’s eye every
night. Faithfully recreated in miniature for your layout.  
This is a limited edition sign.
Produced with permission from Natty Boh Gear.
O/HO scale Natty Boh sign     3.75” W x 3.75” T

#4781        Natty Boh       $49.95
 

#5081 -    NEW HAVEN RR

NHRR  is the 5th sign in the railroad series.  The NH
Railroad was formed in 1872 when the New York &
New Haven, and the Hartford & New Haven railroads were
merged together to form the New York, New Haven
and Hartford Railroad Company.
 
Limited edition sign.

O/HO scale   NHRR sign   2.54” W x 3.80” T  
 

#5081 -    NEW HAVEN RR      $36.95

 

#4581 NYC RR

Comes with supports for the back side.
This is a limited production sign.

Suitable for HO/O scales    4.14” W x 4.22” T
 

#4581 NYC RR  $49.95

 

#4881   Sauer’s Spice
The Sauer’s Spice sign is from Richmond, VA.  The
company has been in business since 1887 and is a
well known icon in the Richmond area.
This is a limited
edition sign.

O/HO scale Sauer's sign      3.0” W x 3.9” T

 #4881   Sauer’s Spice      36.95
 

#4281 Pennsy-RR Billboard
The Pennsy-RR billboard has been one of the most
requested signs. Other railroad names will be coming out
in the near future. Comes complete with photo etched
stainless steel supports to produce a free standing
billboard.
This is a limited production sign.
Suitable for HO/O Scales, Size 3.0" Tall x 6.5" Wide.

#4281                         $49.95
 

     

39811-L  and 39812-R  Bulldozer signs
Another long requested sign. Based on a sign from North
Carolina, which is still standing today but not operational.
Sadly it is in rather poor condition, but is currently under restoration. Available in both Left and Right versions.
Also available is a combo kit that will give you the
second kit at a 20% discount plus a free laser cut spacer
to mount the signs back-to-back.
This is a limited production sign.
Suitable for HO/O Scales, Size 4.2" Wide x 2.75" Tall.

39811-L  and 39812-R     $36.95 each

3980-RL Combination Sign      $66.50
30RL Combo R&L Bulldozer 3980RL Combo R&L Bulldozer

     

#4081 - Pabst Beer Billboard


This is the first sign in the beer billboard series. Based on an extremely
large sign that was in Chicago. The original image of it dates back to the
early 1940's. Comes complete with photo etched stainless steel supports
to produce a free standing billboard.
Sorry, the clock does not work.
This is a limited production sign.
Suitable for HO/O Scales, Size 8.35" Tall x 4.5" wide.
 

#4081              $55.95

#4181 Maxwell House Coffee Billboard

This the second coffee billboard. This sign is based on the
original in NJ, which of course is gone. Comes complete with photo etched stainless steel supports.
This is a limited production sign.
Suitable for HO/O Scales, Size 2.56" Tall x 5.8" wide.
 

#4181          $49.95
 

#3881 - Union Station
Denver's historic Union Station train station
located at 1701 Wynkoop Street. The station
first opened in 1881 and the iconic "UNION
STATION  Travel by Train" sign was added in
1952. Comes complete with stainless steel
photo etched supports for added realism.
This is a limited production sign.
Suitable for HO/O Scales, Size 2.05" Tall x 5.13" wide.

#3881                               $49.95
 

#8581, Blue Diamond Mfg. Co.

Suitable for HO/O Scales.
3.75" W x 3" Tall

#8581                          $32.00

#3581 - SUNOCO  Billboard
Comes complete
with photo etched stainless steel supports to produce a
free standing billboard.
This is a limited production sign.
Suitable for HO/O Scales, Size 8.375" Tall x 4.5" wide.
 

#3581                   $49.95

#3681 - Reddy Kilowatt Billboard

Reddy Kilowatt is drawn as a stick figure whose body and limbs are made
of "lightning-bolt" symbols and whose bulbous head has a light bulb for a
nose and sockets for ears. Reddy was created at the Alabama Power
Company by Ashton B. Collins Sr. and debuted March 11, 1926.
Unfortunately it is seldom seen today.
This is a limited production sign.
Suitable for HO/O scales, Size: 4.5" tall x 4.8" wide

#3681                $49.95
 

 

#3781 - UP Billboard
This sign is based on the UP sign in Salt
Lake City. Comes complete with stainless
steel photo etched supports for added
realism.
This is a limited production sign.
Suitable for HO/O Scales, Size 2.75" Tall x 6.1" wide.

#3781              $49.95
 

#2081 Atlas moving & Storage Billboard

Size: 3.75"W x 2.5" H,   Suitable for HO/O
scales.

#2081                     $32.95
 

#3281 - "NW" Billboard
Another famous sign, complete with stainless
steel photo etched supports for added realism.
This is a limited production sign.

Suitable for HO/O Scales, Size 3.8" Tall x 3.2" wide.

#3281                       $42.95

#1281- I. F. Art & Sons Roadside Billboard.

Price $42.95
A little humor for your layout! Each kit includes an etched
stainless steel support that’s easy to put together and will add
a whole new dimension to your layout. This easy to build kit
comes with easy to follow instructions and ready-to-run
electronics.
Suitable for HO/O Scales. Size:  4.45" Tall x 4.30" wide.
 

#1281                        $45.95

#3181 - "Westinghouse" Billboard
The famous sign from Pittsburgh, PA.  Comes complete with stainless
steel photo etched supports for added realism.
This is a limited production sign.

Suitable for HO/O Scales, Size 1.2" Tall x 10" wide.

#3181                              $49.95
 

#3481 - Sinclair  Billboard

This unique sign has the ability to be mounted two different ways. It can be mounted as a regular roof top billboard or it can be
mounted flush against the side of a building. When
mounted flush, the lower contacts are trimmed off.
This is a limited production sign.

Suitable for HO/O Scales, Size 2.38" Tall x 3.27" wide.

#3481                     SOLD OUT

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED BY THE MANUFACTURER.  

 

     

#2781-"General Electric"  Billboard

This large sign is a recreation of the
famous GE sign that sits atop the main
building at the complex for General
Electric Power Systems in Schenectady,
New York. The sign comes complete with
photo etched supports.
This is a limited production sign.

Suitable for HO through O Scales,
Size: 3.2" tall x 8.2" wide.

#2781          $49.95
 

#3081 - "Zippo Lighter" Billboard
The Zippo Manufacturing Co. has been producing lighters since the 1930s. Their downtown building features this giant neon rooftop sign. The sign comes complete with photo etched supports
This is a limited production sign.

Suitable for HO through O Scales, Size 4.6" tall x 4" wide.
 

#3081          $49.95

#2881-"Domino Sugar" Billboard
By popular request we have re-created the
famous Domino Sugar billboard from
Baltimore, MD.  The sign comes complete
with photo etched supports.
This is a limited production sign.


Suitable for HO through O Scales, Size 3.7" tall x 4.7" wide.
 

#2881          $49.95

#2981-"CLARK BAR" Roadside Billboard,
This sign may also be used as a roof top sign. Our new Clark Bar Sign is based on the original sign on the North Side of Pittsburgh, PA. The sign comes complete with photo etched supports.

Suitable for HO through O Scales, Size 5.1" Tall x 4.3" wide.
 

#2981          $45.95
 

#1081 Heinz  Ketchup sign
 This is Miller Engineering's first 16 channel sequencing sign and is a  limited production sign. This unique sign has the ability to be mounted two different ways. It can be mounted as a regular roof top billboard or, because we have added a second set of contacts to the backside center, it can be mounted flush against the side of a building.
The sign is a replica of the Heinz sign that sits
atop Del Monte Foods building in Pittsburgh, PA.
The original sign is made of steel and aluminum
which stands 42.5 feet high and 32 feet wide. At this time it is scheduled to be moved to a yet
undecided location.

Suitable for HO through O Scales, it measures 3.9" tall
x 3.9" wide and can be mounted as a roof top
billboard, or flush mounted on the side of a
building with the extra set of contacts provided.

#1081             $45.00
 

#8181 Gulf  Billboard
Dim. 4.3” W x 5.8” T,
Suitable for HO through O scales.

#8181      $42.00
 

#9981 - Sherwin William's "Paint the world" Billboard
2" W x 4.25" T,  
Suitable for HO through O scales

#9981      $32.00

#9781 Noise-R-Us Fireworks Billboard
Dim. 3.5” W x 2.9” T,
Suitable for HO through O scales

#9781       $32.00
 

#9381 I.C. Sparks Billboard
Dim. 4.25” W x 2.4” T,
Suitable for HO through O scales

#9381           $32.00
 

#7081  - Bowling Alley Sign
Suitable for HO through O scales.
Sign height 1.625" x 4.350" wide

#7081    $32.00
 

#9281 City & Power Billboard
Dim. 3.75” W x 2.9” T,
Suitable for HO through O scales

#9281           $32.00


 

#9081 Galaxy Tool & Die Billboard
Dim. 4.0” W x 2.75” T,
Suitable for HO through O scales

#9081         $32.00

#1181 Theater Marquee – The perfect sign to create your own movie theater, or by cutting the  word “theater” off along with it's
detail the marquee can be used for many different applications. Because of the marquee’s special construction, it can be curved around almost any form to give the sign a three
dimensional look. The sign comes blank and several movie titles are included on peel & Stick overlays.

Dimensions: 7.75” long x 2.64” high. With the word “Theater” removed the marquee height is 1.4”.
Recommended scales S through O

(NOTE: We do not stock the smaller, 5.6" marquee.)

#1181      $45.00

#0981 Illinois Central
This is Miller Engineering's second 16 channel sequencing sign and is a  limited production sign. The sign is a replica of the original one that sat above Central Station in Chicago. This sign makes a great show stopper on any layout!

Suitable for HO through O Scales and measures 3.65" tall  x 4.25" wide .

SOLD OUT.

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED BY THE MANUFACTURER.  


 

Breyer's Ice Cream

#2581

Size: 4.1" W x 4.2" H

$49.95

      Dr Pepper

#2681
Modeled after the original in Roanoke, VA


Size 2.9" W x 4.1" H

$32.00

      Western Auto

#2481 -  This sign is a replica of the sign that sits on top of the historic Western Auto building in  Kansas
City, MO

$32.00

AMTRAK TICKET SIGN: 

#64811-L (Points Left)

#64812-R  (Points Right)

$26.00

 

6464811-L64811-L Amtrak Station sign

 

BARBER POLE, 1.5" TALL

#8082;    $36.00

 

               CITGO SIGN (Modeled after the real one in Kenmore Square, Boston, overlooking Fenway Park)

2.5" x 3.8"

#8791;    $32.00

 

HOTEL SIGN

1.4" tall

#14821-L  (Left mount)

#14822-R  (Right mount)

$21.00

REXALL SIGN

3.9" x 4.3"

#7581;    $49.00

 

              

SHELL SIGN  (Modeled after the real one which on Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA)

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

SORRY....SOLD OUT.

STAN'S DRIVE-IN SIGN: This is a double-sided sign, modeled after the 1949 Car Hop sign in Fresno, CA.

5.1" x 2.1";     

 $45.00

THEATRE SIGN

2.4" tall

#14811-L  (Left mount)

#14812-R  (Right mount)

$23.00

 

     WHITE FUEL SIGN:
(Modeled after the real one that used to overlook Kenmore Square, Boston, near Fenway Park)

3.8" x 3.4"

#7981;    $32.00

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