Add gritty, real-world detail to your HO scale layout with the Lineside Details LD-3949 — a 2-pack of weathered CLOSE CLEARANCE warning signs. These factory-distressed signs replicate the faded, rust-stained look of older railroad safety signage found along tunnel approaches, low-clearance platforms, bridge abutments, and tight industrial sidings. Drop them in for instant operational realism.
About the Signs
Real railroads post "Close Clearance" signs anywhere the loading gauge gets tight — places where a crew member riding a freight car footboard would lose limbs if they leaned out. Lineside Details captures the worn, in-service look perfectly: subtle paint fade, rust streaks where bolts and edges have aged, and a hand-painted feel that says "this sign has been here a while." Each pack includes 2 pre-assembled signs on realistic metal posts.
Key Features
- 2 weathered CLOSE CLEARANCE sign assemblies per pack
- Authentic faded paint, rust effects, and in-service distressing
- Pre-assembled on realistic metal post — ready to plant
- Perfect for tunnel approaches, platforms, yard tracks, industrial sidings, and bridge abutments
- Adds gritty operational realism to mid-century and modern-era layouts
- Manufactured by Lineside Details, LLC
Specifications
| Brand |
Lineside Details |
| Item Number |
LD-3949 |
| Scale |
HO (1:87) |
| Quantity |
2 sign assemblies per pack |
| Type |
Weathered CLOSE CLEARANCE warning sign |
| Use |
Tunnels, platforms, yards, bridge approaches, industrial sidings |
| Era |
Steam through modern (any era) |
| Age |
14+ (contains small parts) |
FAQ
What does a "Close Clearance" sign warn about?
It warns railroad crew that the loading gauge ahead is too narrow for a crew member to safely ride the side of a car — common at tunnel entrances, narrow platforms, between adjacent tracks in yards, and at bridge abutments. Standard FRA-required safety signage.
Are these already weathered?
Yes — these are factory-weathered for an aged, in-service look. No additional weathering needed. If you want a freshly-painted version, see our other Lineside Details sign packs.
Are they pre-assembled?
Yes — each sign is mounted on a metal post and ready to plant in your scenery. Drill a hole and drop them in.
What era do these fit?
Any era — these signs have been a standard safety fixture for a century. Works equally well for steam, transition, diesel, and modern layouts.
Detail Your Layout
Browse our full HO scenery collection for more layout-detailing parts, or check out our HO scale collection for locomotives, rolling stock, and structures. For more lineside signs and yard details, see our scenic structures collection.
