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[email protected] · May 11th 09, 12:59 PM posted to uk.transport.london

In article ,
(Bill Hayles) wrote:

On Thu, 07 May 2009 07:39:45 +0100, rail
wrote:

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.

nor me.

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)

There were also 1934-built cars. I've not got my reference material to
hand or I'd tell you how many.

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).

Not for pedants at all. Most of the IoW Standard stock last ran in London
on the Northern City Line.

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Colin Rosenstiel