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OO LMS Home Signal – Single Post

Featuring:

• London Midland & Scottish Railway Prototype Design: OO scale LMS home signal featuring a single post configuration, used to control entry into stations, junctions, or block sections.
• Operational Signalling Detail: Designed to represent classic LMS semaphore signalling used across mainline and branch line networks.
• Scale & Layout Compatibility: OO scale (1:76), suitable for standard OO gauge model railway layouts.
• Construction & Finish: Injection-moulded plastic with pre-finished detailing; static scenic model (non-powered).
• Layout Integration: Designed for trackside placement at station approaches, junctions, or signal control points.

Model Dimensions (Approximate):

• Scale: OO (1:76)
• Gauge Context: OO gauge (16.5mm track standard)

Technical Specifications:

• Category: Railway Trackside Accessory
• Type: LMS Home Signal – Single Post
• Material: Injection-moulded plastic
• Finish: Pre-coloured detailing
• Assembly: Ready-to-place
• Paint/Glue: Not required (optional for custom detailing)
• Recommended Age: 14+
• Power Requirement: None
• Compatibility: OO gauge model railway layouts

Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers recreating LMS-era layouts, including mainline stations, branch lines, and prototypical signalling environments.

Why this model matters

Home signals were essential to railway safety, controlling train entry into occupied or protected sections of track. The LMS used distinctive semaphore designs that remain iconic in British railway history.

This model adds operational realism and historical authenticity to OO gauge layouts, particularly steam and early diesel-era scenes.

How to use it

Place the signal at the entrance to a station, block section, or controlled junction. It is a static scenic accessory and does not require wiring or electrical connection. Optional painting or weathering can be applied for enhanced realism.