Model; Sectional model of Oxford Circus tube station for the construction of the Victoria line, circa 1963

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Reference number	1996/799
Description	Composite sectional scale model of Oxford Circus station showing the interchange following the reconstruction that took place for the building of the Victoria line. Surface level detail depicted on Perspex sheet. Both ticket offices (old and new) are depicted. Post office tunnel labelled alongside ventilation and other pipes. Central, Victoria and Bakerloo tunnels depicted, with open sections giving views of details such as, figures and trains in tunnels along with details of escalators. The trains in model on Victoria platform are silver, in line with Misha Black's design decisions for Victoria Line.
Manufacturer	W. J. Worall Ltd and associates, Reading
Dates	circa 1963
Collection	Models
Object type	Model
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Tube
Completeness	100% 100% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	1360mm
  Length	2620mm
  Width	2190mm

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Black Yellow Grey

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Inscription	INV. 1966-95 W.J WORRALL, LTD / & ASSOCIATED, READING BAKERLOO LINE NORTHBOUND STATION TUNNEL ST. MARYLEBONE BORO COUNCIL SEWER CENTRAL LINE EASTBOUND STATION TUNNEL VICTORIA LINE NORTHBOUND PLATFORM

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Material	Wood Perspex Card Plastic

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Manufacturer	W. J. Worall Ltd and associates, Reading, circa 1963

• Associated companies, people and places

  Company

  Attribute	Value
  Line	Bakerloo, 1906 Central, 1900 Victoria, 1969