"Tony Polson" wrote in message
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Yes, they started off with 1929 "Standard" Stock, which had some of the
traction equipment mounted above the floor in motor cars. It was
intended that the Standard Stock would last for 10 years, presumably
during which permanent replacements would be designed, built and shipped
to the Island. Of course that didn't happen. ;-)

They eventually became BR Class 485 and 486:


Any Standard Stock still lying about, say stabled out of sight at Ryde St.
John's? Do they ever take them out for a bit of a joyride?