Miller Engineering - 44-3602 - Structure, Billboard - Chiquita Brands International

Specific Item Information: #44-3602, Sm. Banana Billboard Size 1.6”W x 2.3” T Suitable for HO/N Scales

Chiquita Brands International's history began in 1870 when ship's captain Lorenzo Dow Baker purchased 160 bunches of bananas in Jamaica and resold them in Jersey City eleven days later. Fast forward to 1873. Central American railroad developer Minor C. Keith began to experiment with banana production in Costa Rica. And the rest is history! We must admit that our banana sign is not of our design - we came across this retro sign while doing research on the company. It certainly makes for a conversation piece on any layout

Model Information: Add visual interest and excitement to any layout with unique, incredibly realistic animated billboards. These paper-thin light-up signs produce no heat and incorporate many new design features, including improved connectors, no painting required, longer life, and stiffer laminations. All billboards include a 3-cell AAA battery pack (batteries are not included). Current draw: 95 ma.

Road Name History: Chiquita Brands International Sàrl (/tʃɪˈkiːtə/), formerly known as Chiquita Brands International Inc., is a Swiss producer and distributor of bananas and other produce. The company operates under a number of subsidiary brand names, including the flagship Chiquita brand and Fresh Express salads. Chiquita is the leading distributor of bananas in the United States.From Wikipedia