B/W print; A District 1920 F-stock train emerging from the Thames Tunnel at Wapping station on a northbound East London line service by Dr Heinz Zinram, 14 Nov 1958
Main details
| Reference number | 1998/88892 |
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| Description | A District 1920 F-stock train emerging from the Thames Tunnel at Wapping station on a northbound East London line service. The Thames Tunnel is the world's oldest public tunnel under water, having been built between 1825 and 1843, with many setbacks, and opened as a pedestrian subway in the latter year. It was taken over by the East London Railway in 1865, and reopened as a railway tunnel in 1869. The F-stock was built for the District Railway in 1920; in 1950, after rehabilitation, the 99 cars were transferred to the Metropolitan Railway. About 24, in four-car formations, provide the whole service on the East London line. |
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| Dates | 14 Nov 1958 |
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| Photograph number | 1689/1 |
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| Completeness | 70% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Descriptive size 8x6insItem content Attribute Value Text On train: 01 ShoreditchSign: Way OutSign: Goods trains must not exceed 15 mphSign: Men working in pump room at other end of tunnel. Whistle on approachingSignal no: FEX279Signal no: R281Design Attribute Value Shot medium interior -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Photographer Dr Heinz Zinram, 14 Nov 1958 -
Associated companies, people and places
Places Location Wapping Underground station, Wapping High Street, Tower Hamlets, E1