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Post by Hutch on Jan 7, 2009 19:47:20 GMT
A few more offerings from the 1920’s starting with a trial run of prototype tube stock from a number of British manufacturers including one designed by the tube engineers themselves. Perfection in Tube Travel tells it all from 1923. Can those that know please tell me what resulted, and who presented the favoured design – or was it a mixture? 1925 commences its offering with The “City” Railway: The new City and South London with a delightful Marian Stanley – daughter of the Chairman – driving the first train of the new service. This is followed by a historical article featuring Locomotives and Train Working in the Nineteenth Century by E.L. Ahrons. It starts with part two as I have not yet found part one! When I have, I’ll point to it. Interest for the steam buff follows with 2-6-4 Tank Engines, Metropolitan Railway. A bit fuzzy around the gutter I’m afraid but it is a very tightly bound volume. The new signal cabin at Ealing Common features in the next article with interesting views of the old and new frame. Last but not least is an extended article covering the opening of the joint Metropolitan and L.N.E.R. branch to Watford with some lovely period views and a detailed description of the extended mutual back-slapping that characterised these auspicious occasions. Please enjoy.
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Post by tubeprune on Jan 8, 2009 7:32:35 GMT
Thank you for these Hutch.
The tube cars were the protoype Standard Stock and were originally referred to as the 1922 Sample Cars. The LER design was the one chosen, or close to it. There was previously a mock-up of the design built in Golders Green depot I think. There is a photo of it in "Underground Movement" by Paul Moss.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2009 14:52:38 GMT
Nice to see a reporter describe it as 'A Pullman Special'...... They obviously never rode on Standard Stock on the Isle of Wight!
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Post by metman on Jan 8, 2009 18:22:46 GMT
They were also described as tube trains delux! I guess compared with the know doubt draughty gate stock-they were a marvel-air doors!!
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Post by angelislington on Jan 13, 2009 0:04:20 GMT
Lovin' the first two articles: my period, absolutely bang on Thanks, Hutch! Interesting question you ask about the prototypes. Would be interested in knowing the answer if you ever find out.
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