Position of station name signs

H. W. D. Armstrong, C. E., writes us: "Will you kindly tell your readers why the names of railway stations are marked on the buildings? Is it for the benefit of engine men so that they are placed in very large letters on the ends of the building away up on the roof? Is the name placed for the benefit of freight conductors who, sitting away up in the cupola of their van can see them at a height of 14 ft. above the track ? Is it for the benefit of the town residents who want to find the place, or is it intended for the travelling public who might know where they are at? If the latter, kindly suggest in your valuable paper that the proper position for these names is on a level with the centre of passenger car windows, so that people on both sides of the car may see the place they are passing."

We entirely agree with Mr. Armstrong as to the proper position for station name signs in the front of stations facing the track, which should undoubtedly be so placed that they can be seen by passengers on both sides of the car. But in addition there should also be signs on both ends of stations so that persons in a car not opposite the sign on the front of the station can look out and ascertain the name without any difficulty. We shall be glad to hear from other readers on this subject.

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