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London Transport tube stock

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A glimpse of 1959 tube stock at Hornsey Broadway station, utilising EFE non-powered stock.

 

Meanwhile out on the mainline, Stratford allocated D6947 is seen hauling withdrawn 1938 tube stock, destined for a Midlands scrapyard.

 

A view of the rear of the train which utilises ex-revenue 5-plank converter wagons.

 

1959 silver and 1938 red tube stock, with bogie converted to EM gauge.

 

Ex-revenue 5-plank wagons are used as converter vehicles for hauling stock on BR lines.

 

A mix of 1938 and 1959 tube stock with converter wagons.

 

The 1938 stock for the layout's 1970 period, shows them as withdrawn and en-route for scrap.

 

The 1959 stock has been modified with open doors for a cameo scene at the station.

 

Four vehicles are seen here being hauled through Wibdenshaw.

 

Showing the EM conversion using Gibson 10mm wheelsets with the pinpoints removed.

 

EFE 1959 tube stock.

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