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Posted by James A Bresco (Member # 48926) on :

Hello,
I wonder if anybody knows when,the electronic, flip-flap message boards,where we can see train times posted, first came into service.

Thanks

Posted by Gilbert B Norman (Member # 1541) on :

I recall them in New York during the 50's. They are commonly known as Solari Boards after the Italian concern that designed them.

GBN

Posted by smitty195 (Member # 5102) on :

I remember watching a TV show (I think on the History Channel?) that showed the massive flip-flop train status board from Grand Central in NY---it was up for sale!