Picture(s) of the day....

[CitroJim]

Not seen that bridge before Jim, quite unusual, have seen the big one at Ironbridge, that's a work of art too.

It's the oldest iron bridge (1810) in the country still carrying traffic on a classified road open to all traffic Peter, the B526... A big feature of our little town

Although the Telford iron bridge is older it no longer carries a road open to motor traffic.

Ours had a 7.5T weight limit on it or several years but late last century much work was carried out on it using carbon fibre to strengthen it and now, although they're discouraged from doing so, it can happily carry full-size artic lorries across it

[Peter.N.]

Oh right, even better. I've walked across the Telford and it survived that.

Peter

[CitroJim]

Noticed during my very cold morning run today... The wind is still cutting like a knife

Intrigued to see the Paggers branch of the Yellow Car Shop has a brand-new sign...

It's not come out well in the picture but it's a proper old-fashioned traditional neon sign

I didn't realise they were still being made... I'm pleased they are as I love them

I wonder what the gas is to produce such a striking yellow? Sodium perhaps but then it would need to be heated and vaporised to work in a traditional neon sign... I must investigate further... I'll try to get a better picture of it if I can...

Loving the yellow cow Very appropriate for a business in the MK area!

[Peter.N.]

Yes I see one of the concrete cows has escaped from MK Jim. I didn't know they still made neon signs either until I was looking at 'Escape to the Chateau' one evening, they had one made for the in laws kitchen, think they got it in London somewhere.

Peter

[NewcastleFalcon]

It's not come out well in the picture but it's a proper old-fashioned traditional neon sign
I didn't realise they were still being made... I'm pleased they are as I love them

Probably disappointingly LED Neon Strip as this is Jim.

Regards Neil

[myglaren]

I worked for a sign-making company a few years back who had a neon sign subcontractor who provided the neon tubes and electrics. May have been Ellis Signs in Gateshead, as was the company I worked for.
They appear to still be making them.

[mickthemaverick]

Here is a link to a craft company still making neon signs, I can just see "CitroJim's Cave" over the garage door!!:

https://www.neoncreations.co.uk

[CitroJim]

Probably disappointingly LED Neon Strip as this is Jim.

I rather like that one Neil

Here is a link to a craft company still making neon signs, I can just see "CitroJim's Cave" over the garage door!!:

https://www.neoncreations.co.uk

Oh yes please! That would be ace

I worked for a sign-making company a few years back who had a neon sign subcontractor who provided the neon tubes and electrics. May have been Ellis Signs in Gateshead, as was the company I worked for.
They appear to still be making them.

Steve, ask them please which gas gives a yellow light I've not managed to find out for sure yet... Good to know they still make them as a world without proper neon signs would be a poorer place...

[myglaren]

I don't have contact with them any more, the company was sold and the owner retired when I left.
I think that is is Helium though.

[NewcastleFalcon]

There is also Electro Luminescent Wire which does a decent imitation of "Neon" lighting.


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Regards Neil

[NewcastleFalcon]

Plenty of interest in this new thread on Citroen's marketing campaigns

https://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/ ... hp?t=67617

Where is the 37% Sign?

Regards Neil

[Peter.N.]

My converted GPO van from the '70's. For more details see FCF AA Box search

[mickthemaverick]

I look forward to driving up that drive one day Peter to have a peek behind your hedges!!

You're very welcome Mick. Here's a taster.

Peter

[mickthemaverick]

I worked for a sign-making company a few years back who had a neon sign subcontractor who provided the neon tubes and electrics. May have been Ellis Signs in Gateshead, as was the company I worked for.
They appear to still be making them.

Steve, ask them please which gas gives a yellow light I've not managed to find out for sure yet... Good to know they still make them as a world without proper neon signs would be a poorer place...

While browsing around this morning Jim, I came across this site which has some info on the gases used in Neon lighting:

[CitroJim]

While browsing around this morning Jim, I came across this site which has some info on the gases used in Neon lighting:

Thanks Mick