Take your HO scale layout back to the early days of motoring with the Lineside Details LD-2976 — a 2-pack of vintage YELLOW stop signs with rivets and cat's eye reflectors. Before 1954, all US stop signs were yellow with black lettering, and many were riveted aluminum with embedded glass "cat's eye" reflectors instead of paint. Perfect detail for transition-era and pre-WWII layouts.
About the Signs
Lineside Details captures the pre-1954 prototype perfectly: yellow octagonal sign, black STOP lettering, visible rivet pattern around the border, and a hint of cat's-eye reflector dots. Pre-assembled on metal posts. Drop two into a downtown scene, a rural farm crossing, or any pre-1954 era setting and you've added that hard-to-find period-correct detail.
Key Features
- 2 pre-1954 YELLOW stop sign assemblies per pack
- Rivet detail around the border and cat's eye reflector accents
- Pre-assembled on metal posts — drill and plant
- Perfect for pre-1954 transition-era and steam-era layouts
- Hard-to-find historical detail at HO scale
- Manufactured by Lineside Details, LLC
Specifications
| Brand |
Lineside Details |
| Item Number |
LD-2976 |
| Scale |
HO (1:87) |
| Quantity |
2 sign assemblies per pack |
| Type |
Pre-1954 yellow STOP sign with rivets and cat's eyes |
| Era |
Steam Era / Transition Era (pre-1954) |
| Use |
Roads, intersections, town scenes, grade crossings |
| Age |
14+ (contains small parts) |
FAQ
When were US stop signs actually yellow?
From 1924 until 1954, the federal standard was a yellow octagonal sign with black STOP lettering. The familiar red-and-white STOP sign didn't become standard until the 1954 MUTCD revision. If you're modeling anything pre-1954, this is the correct sign.
What are "cat's eyes"?
Round glass reflectors embedded in the sign face, used before retroreflective sheeting was invented. They reflected headlights at night, a clever low-tech safety feature.
Are these pre-assembled?
Yes — mounted on metal posts, ready to plant.
What era do these fit?
1924 through 1954, but works well anywhere you want a vintage or rural look.
Detail Your Layout
Browse our full HO scenery collection for more layout-detailing parts, or check out our HO scale collection for locomotives, structures, and scenery. For more lineside signs and yard details, see our scenic structures collection.
