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traffic-light-man wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 09:16 I assume you've also seen the flag signs there that have seen better days? I can't remember if I posted these or not.
Yes i did. I wasn't sure if you've posted these either. That flag sign has gone a weird grey colour rather than the usual brown!
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Still surviving at the M66 Pilsworth junction. This one definitely qualifies as manky. I doubt it would scrub up!
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I passed this example of faded manky thick blue bordered loveliness today.
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Big L wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 20:23 I passed this example of faded manky thick blue bordered loveliness today.
wowsers :shock:
were these also still there ? https://www.google.com/maps/@52.3057171 ... 312!8i6656
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Rambo wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 20:30
Big L wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 20:23 I passed this example of faded manky thick blue bordered loveliness today.
wowsers :shock:
were these also still there ? https://www.google.com/maps/@52.3057171 ... 312!8i6656
Didn't notice.
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Rambo wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 12:28
traffic-light-man wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 09:16 I assume you've also seen the flag signs there that have seen better days? I can't remember if I posted these or not.
Yes i did. I wasn't sure if you've posted these either. That flag sign has gone a weird grey colour rather than the usual brown!
Yes, the don't seem to age well! There were a few more at this junction, but I think they got removed when some of the lighting columns were replaced. Strange really, given they usually just end up being re-installed on the new columns!
Rambo wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 18:43 Still surviving at the M66 Pilsworth junction. This one definitely qualifies as manky. I doubt it would scrub up!
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traffic-light-man wrote: Sun Feb 21, 2021 09:24
Rambo wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 12:28
traffic-light-man wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 09:16 I assume you've also seen the flag signs there that have seen better days? I can't remember if I posted these or not.
Yes i did. I wasn't sure if you've posted these either. That flag sign has gone a weird grey colour rather than the usual brown!
Yes, the don't seem to age well! There were a few more at this junction, but I think they got removed when some of the lighting columns were replaced. Strange really, given they usually just end up being re-installed on the new columns!
Rambo wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 18:43 Still surviving at the M66 Pilsworth junction. This one definitely qualifies as manky. I doubt it would scrub up!
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Original to the M66 opening, fabulous isn't it? It does need replacing but I'll be sad if it does.
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Bryn666 wrote: Sun Feb 21, 2021 13:17
traffic-light-man wrote: Sun Feb 21, 2021 09:24
Rambo wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 12:28

Yes i did. I wasn't sure if you've posted these either. That flag sign has gone a weird grey colour rather than the usual brown!
Yes, the don't seem to age well! There were a few more at this junction, but I think they got removed when some of the lighting columns were replaced. Strange really, given they usually just end up being re-installed on the new columns!
Rambo wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 18:43 Still surviving at the M66 Pilsworth junction. This one definitely qualifies as manky. I doubt it would scrub up!
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Original to the M66 opening, fabulous isn't it? It does need replacing but I'll be sad if it does.
I even had to do a bit of pruning to get that photo. :lol:
Have you seen the similar one coming from Heywood direction? It looks like it's been replaced like for like with a new version.
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Rambo wrote: Sun Feb 21, 2021 14:39
Bryn666 wrote: Sun Feb 21, 2021 13:17
traffic-light-man wrote: Sun Feb 21, 2021 09:24

Yes, the don't seem to age well! There were a few more at this junction, but I think they got removed when some of the lighting columns were replaced. Strange really, given they usually just end up being re-installed on the new columns!



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Original to the M66 opening, fabulous isn't it? It does need replacing but I'll be sad if it does.
I even had to do a bit of pruning to get that photo. :lol:
Have you seen the similar one coming from Heywood direction? It looks like it's been replaced like for like with a new version.
They at least added the M60. Surprising how many HE signs ignore the existence of a 23 year old motorway...
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Another not too far away near Radcliffe.
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Rambo wrote: Mon Feb 22, 2021 21:06 Another not too far away near Radcliffe.
Another elderly sign which has been given new poles. Bury has quite a few.
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You take great photos Rambo, always enjoy your contributions to this thread.
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Bryn666 wrote: Mon Feb 22, 2021 23:54
Rambo wrote: Mon Feb 22, 2021 21:06 Another not too far away near Radcliffe.
Another elderly sign which has been given new poles. Bury has quite a few.
I noticed that. What caught my attention was that it looked very old from the back. However the other two at the other 2 junction arms are modern signs.
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crazyknightsfan wrote: Tue Feb 23, 2021 02:28 You take great photos Rambo, always enjoy your contributions to this thread.
Thanks. I always carry my DSLR with me so i get a proper recording of these. I do get funny looks sometimes. I've been asked do i work for the council on one occasion!
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Just noticed this one on the A167(M) in Newcastle. Looks as though it has never been changed since it was the A1(M)
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JammyDodge wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:03 Just noticed this one on the A167(M) in Newcastle. Looks as though it has never been changed since it was the A1(M)
I imagine that because the Central Motorway East is maintained by the local authority, they don't have the funds or the intention to replace many of the dated signs. Quite a few in the area are looking dated, and I highly suspect this sign had a matching 'NO' plate. Also, this 'NO' sign is suspiciously new!
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stevenson3529 wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:58
JammyDodge wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:03 Just noticed this one on the A167(M) in Newcastle. Looks as though it has never been changed since it was the A1(M)
I imagine that because the Central Motorway East is maintained by the local authority, they don't have the funds or the intention to replace many of the dated signs. Quite a few in the area are looking dated, and I highly suspect this sign had a matching 'NO' plate. Also, this 'NO' sign is suspiciously new!
That last one had become a baby blue by 2008!
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Another faded old-style NTR sign https://maps.app.goo.gl/3XFmjXVkL1XCC9Py8
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I have only noticed these fairly recently (since becoming an avid 'old sign spotter') and am slightly surprised, being in the city-centre, that they have managed to avoid replacement:

Dark-blue thin border, plus mank https://maps.app.goo.gl/AvGqwdNA9DcErFLb6

The opposite side of the junction is similar, plus an internally-illuminated car park sign that's looking a bit battered (this may be local-council or privately produced so may not strictly qualify for this thread) https://maps.app.goo.gl/PHj9pazAqgJTkdFd6

Another dark-blue border further along the road https://maps.app.goo.gl/CeMgViCWrgT4qGg89 Also, the small 'P'arking arrow looks a bit odd, what does anyone more experienced (Bryn?) think?
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Kevin Roads wrote: Fri Feb 26, 2021 15:49Dark-blue thin border, plus mank https://maps.app.goo.gl/AvGqwdNA9DcErFLb6

The opposite side of the junction is similar, plus an internally-illuminated car park sign that's looking a bit battered (this may be local-council or privately produced so may not strictly qualify for this thread) https://maps.app.goo.gl/PHj9pazAqgJTkdFd6

Another dark-blue border further along the road https://maps.app.goo.gl/CeMgViCWrgT4qGg89 Also, the small 'P'arking arrow looks a bit odd, what does anyone more experienced (Bryn?) think?
Yes, the Parking symbol is wrong, and so is the lettering - they're all in Helvetica. Botched roadsigns from long ago.
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