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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2008 20:39:10 GMT
On the northbound platform, theres a staircase, which leads down to, I presume, the Piccadilly platforms. however, theres also the section which goes up, but this is blocked off. Visible behind the grille is a large amount of dusty surfaces, some old tiling and is dimly lit.
Any ideas as to where this staircase leads?
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Post by superteacher on Dec 23, 2008 22:51:15 GMT
On the northbound platform, theres a staircase, which leads down to, I presume, the Piccadilly platforms. however, theres also the section which goes up, but this is blocked off. Visible behind the grille is a large amount of dusty surfaces, some old tiling and is dimly lit. Any ideas as to where this staircase leads? Was this this the access to the lifts? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2008 22:52:14 GMT
I've noticed a similar sort of thing at Marylebone, can't remember exactly whereabouts though. Passageway to the old lift shafts maybe? Edit ~ Superteacher you beat me to it - as an aside, your avatar always seems to trigger my antivirus  |
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Post by superteacher on Dec 23, 2008 23:08:41 GMT
I've noticed a similar sort of thing at Marylebone, can't remember exactly whereabouts though. Passageway to the old lift shafts maybe? Edit ~ Superteacher you beat me to it - as an aside, your avatar always seems to trigger my antivirus Typical - that's 1992 stock for you - your antivirus must have been programmed not to let it in! ;D ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2008 23:11:20 GMT
The passageway at the south end of the northbound Bakerloo at Piccadilly Circus leads to the (now disused) Bakerloo Line lift shafts. There were two, each of which contained (until 1928) a pair of Otis lifts. There is nothing to be seen from the southbound platform - access blocked off.
At the east end of the eastbound Piccadilly Line platform at the headwall can be seen the access subway to the Piccadilly Line lift shafts in a cross-passage between the EB and WB platforms. Again, there were two lift shafts, each of which contained (until 1928) a pair of Otis lifts.
Marylebone had three lifts in one 30ft diameter shaft and passengers pass by the lower landing entering and exiting, probably without noticing. There is a door (from the NB platform - I think) which gives access to the former spiral stairs.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2008 23:12:49 GMT
The passages look unusually sloped for the Underground, might that have something to do with it?
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Post by maxtube on Jan 10, 2009 18:59:10 GMT
Is there still a wooden escalator at Marylebone leading from the Northbound Bakerloo platform to the main concourse? I remember seeing it about 5 years ago. Is the wooden escalator at Greenford still there?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2009 19:30:37 GMT
Nope, sorry; the wooden escy at Marylebone was replaced a few years ago.
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Post by Chris M on Jan 10, 2009 19:59:22 GMT
The wooden escalator at Greenford was still in situ and working when I was last there a few months back.
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Post by Tom on Jan 10, 2009 23:06:39 GMT
The passageway at the south end of the northbound Bakerloo at Piccadilly Circus leads to the (now disused) Bakerloo Line lift shafts. There were two, each of which contained (until 1928) a pair of Otis lifts. There is nothing to be seen from the southbound platform - access blocked off. This area now houses the IMR and Lifts and Escalators accomodation. |
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