Photos - 1972 Tube Stock after refurbishment
Fig. 1: Refurbished 1972
Tube Stock
1972 Tube Stock at Harrow & Wealdstone
(Bakerloo) showing the stock as it looks following refurbishment. The exterior is
painted in the LU corporate colours and the interiors have been completely rebuilt.
Note that the external handrails and steps are still retained on the cab front to assist
drivers leaving the cab through the front (M) door when the saloon is crowded. This
is necessary because the stock has no side cab doors. Photo by Kim Rennie.
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Fig. 2: 1972 Tube Stock
Interior After Refurbishment
The interior of a 1972 Tube Stock motor car before
refurbishment. The original upholstery and flooring were standard at the time.
Trailer cars were similar but had longitudinal seating in place of the transverse
seats seen here. The internal panelling was made of melamine covered hardboard and
it provided a smooth and easy to clean surface. It was replaced under refurbishment
since it was regarded as a fire risk although, in reality, this risk was very small.
Perhaps it was more to do with trying to brighten up the interior decor.
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