B/W print; a drawing showing a three-quarter front view of a 1954-prototype tube stock motor car, John Somerset Murray, Oct 1954

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Reference number	1998/86874
Description	Photograph of a drawing showing a three-quarter front view of a 1954-prototype tube stock motor car. This was probably the prototype for 1956/1959/1962-tube stock.
Photographer	John Somerset Murray
Dates	Oct 1954
Collection	Photographs
Object type	B/w print
Photograph number	LTE156/1
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Underground trains
Completeness	69% 69% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Descriptive size	8x6ins

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Text	Rolling stock: Uxbridge 000
  Annotation	Prototype Trains (1954) Salient factors.) [sic] The bodies will be of light weight aluminium alloy, unpainted to eliminate original painting (except for red waist band) and to facilitate cleaning. 14% more passengers can be carried, weight of train being 7 tons lighter than present rolling stock. Twopair [sic] of facing seats in each compartment and improved fluorescent lighting[.] Improved suspension by replacement of steel springs by special rubber cushioned bogies, this will also reduce wear and vibration besides reducing noise and provide better riding. Train destination will be shown on an illuminated panel high above the driver's door on the front of the train.

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Shot	Medium exterior

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Photographer	John Somerset Murray, Oct 1954
  Copied by	Colin Tait, 1978