Not sure where to post this but I have a technical question about the subway roll signs/blinds that can be purchased at ttcshop.ca
On the site you can either buy the
entire blind with all destinations and in the description it says "These
back-lit destination scrolls spent their life in service on the Toronto subway lines".
or you can buy a
framed section of a blind and the description says "This section of authentic TTC subway blind has been framed in its original condition, sealing in any dust from its life in service on the Toronto subway lines. These destination signs were in operation from 1996 to 2015." but no mention that they are back-lit.
My question is - were there subway blinds that weren't backlit? I was under the impression they were all back-lit and the fact that the framed ones aren't makes me question it's authenticity (even though it says they are authentic). I've purchased the framed one and through the glass cover the lettering certainly looks like material that can't be back-lit but since it's sealed under glass, I can't investigate further without ruining the backing.
Perhaps
@smallspy or someone else knows? Please satisfy my curiosity for clarity in true authenticity.
Thanks for your time!