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Old May 7th 09, 10:24 AM posted to uk.railway,misc.transport.urban-transit,uk.transport.london
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"Charles Ellson" wrote in message
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AFAIR another reason for the continuing use of older tube stock is
that the motors and underfloor equipment on newer types would need
extra protection against salt spray at Ryde Pier, the alternative
being truncation of the service away from the sea.


Teflon coating of some sort, perhaps?