British Rail Font Question

fairlie · Post by **fairlie** » Sun Jul 27, 2003 4:10 pm

Hello Everyone,

Does anyone know what font BR uses for their nameplates? I need it for a project.

kyle14uk · Post by **kyle14uk** » Sun Jul 27, 2003 4:23 pm

Im not fully sure, but I think it was called Gill Sans.

champy · Post by **champy** » Sun Jul 27, 2003 5:05 pm

somewhere here is a nameplate kit (make your own)

have fun

fairlie · Post by **fairlie** » Sun Jul 27, 2003 5:07 pm

Thanks Everyone

Ravensthorpe · Post by **Ravensthorpe** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 10:57 am

As well as the standard Gill Sans there are two specially made fonts which resemble BR signage you can download from most font websites: 'Paddington' and 'London Tube'. Theres also a couple called 'Midland Railway' and 'Coronation Scot' which look like LMS poster fonts from the '30s. - Ideal for those route launch cocktail party invites.