"Steve Fitzgerald" ] wrote in message
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In message , DW downunder
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Unfortunately, both the LUL A62 and ex-BR Class 313 stock are too tall
for the tunnel at Ryde St John's Road, whose tight clearances define
the
structure gauge for the Island Line.

Fair enough. But would it actually be feasible to bring in 67Ts stock or
would too many modifications indeed be required? If that is the case, I
noticed that some of Victoria Line trains' current make ups consist of
72Ts stock. Would there be enough of them for the Island Line's
requirements?

And what about the 83Ts, which used to run on the Jubilee, as an option?
Those actually might be good for the Island line, because I believe that
they required guards.

None left.

Not true - there's at least a set anna arf in Sarf Harrer sidings. Now if
they ever turn a wheel in anger again is an exercise for the reader.
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Yep, was aware of them, and the condition reports about them that are
floating about. In reality, the 67/72 stock offer a better scope for
repurposing: more to choose from, more available for spares, currently still
operational, could be supplied with the balance of the spare parts if not
otherwise required. At best, the remaining 83ts offer scope for a display in
a museum of technology alongside the Ford Edsel, in the hall marked:
"remembering our failures!"

Regards

David