Running In

Running in boards show the name of the station, to inform passengers of their location when the train enters the station. A two-platform station has a board on each platform, situated near that end of the platform to which trains serving the platform run in – hence running in board. During the second world war, running board were removed or obscured to prevent discovery of their location.

A major project for our maintenance team has been the creation of a new running in board for platform 1, in matching long-lasting materials to that recently made for platform 2.

The backboard is of tricoya, a high-performance exterior mdf panel with exceptional dimensional stability and durability. This is inset into an authentically profiled framework assembled with great care and as always painted to the recipe of many layers to give a long lasting finish.

The process was lengthy to ensure the multiple primer and paint layers were completed for each of the components. This was made easier by the unseasonably warm weather.

The repainted letters were trial placed, before the blank board was refastened to the posts.

A great result in good time to welcome incoming passengers, when trains can return to the northern portal.