Exhibit 99.1

News from Trans-Lux
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                        TRANS-LUX CEO MULCAHY TO RETIRE


NORWALK, CT., November 2, 2009 - Trans-Lux Corporation (NYSE Amex: TLX), a
leading supplier of programmable electronic information displays, today
announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Michael R. Mulcahy has
decided to retire due to health and personal reasons on December 31, 2009.  The
announcement was made by Trans-Lux Board Chairman Gene Jankowski, who said the
Board would direct the search for Mr. Mulcahy's successor.

"Mike Mulcahy epitomizes the Trans-Lux 'can do' spirit," Mr. Jankowski noted.
"For more than 40 years, he has provided leadership at every level of our
organization, and we wish him a satisfying, well-deserved and healthy
retirement."

Mr. Mulcahy joined Trans-Lux in 1967 and has contributed to the success of the
company in key positions in field service, project management and sales as well
as in various senior management positions.  In 1995, he was named Executive Vice
President of Sales/Marketing/Engineering, and subsequently pioneered the
company's sales efforts of major display systems into the financial markets.  He
was responsible for installations at the Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago
Mercantile Exchange and other major exchanges.

Originally responsible for increasing Trans-Lux's International Sales
operations, he expanded the company's presence in Europe, Australia, Mexico and
other parts of the world.  He was named President and Co-Chief Executive Officer
in 2002 and President and Chief Executive Officer in 2008.



"Having enjoyed and devoted the past 42 years of my career to Trans-Lux, I now
look forward to spending my retirement with my wife and partner of 42 years, my
children and grandchildren," said Mr. Mulcahy.

About Trans-Lux

Trans-Lux is a full service, worldwide provider of integrated electronic display
solutions for today's communications environments.  Incorporated in 1920,
Trans-Lux specializes in the design, manufacture, installation and service of
large-scale indoor and outdoor LED electronic display systems for applications
in the financial, banking, gaming, advertising, corporate, retail,
transportation, entertainment and sports industries.  Trans-Lux offers unique
control systems as well as content through its partnerships with key data
suppliers in the markets the Company serves.  Trans-Lux has display equipment
installed at thousands of locations around the world, including the world's
major financial exchanges.  For more information, please visit our web site at
www.trans-lux.com.


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