Thread: More Piccys from the IOW
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Old May 7th 09, 03:58 PM posted to uk.railway,misc.transport.urban-transit,uk.transport.london
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Default More Piccys from the IOW
On Thu, 07 May 2009 07:39:45 +0100, rail
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Yes, 1929/1931 stock (class 485 in BR parlance). I'll post some photos
later.


I'm not picking on you specifically, Graeme, but everybody is giving
different dates for the standard stock.

The earliest cars refurbished and shipped over were built in 1923, the
latest in 1931. The step plate on every door was engraved with the
maker's name and date of building. AFAIR there were 2 1923 cars (with a
central door pillar)

God, I'm getting old - I learnt all about standard stock when it was
running on the Central and Piccadilly lines (plus the Northern City line
for the pedants).


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