Colour transparency; 1931 Standard stock tube train at Hammersmith Underground station, circa 1935

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Reference number	2002/18939
Description	This is a rare colour photo from the 1930s. It shows a bright red Tube train with cream roof and window surrounds. The train is 1931 Standard tube stock. The Standard design was introduced in 1923, when many new trains were built to accommodate growing passenger demand. A key feature was the replacement of manually operated doors with automatic air-powered ones. The photo was taken on the Piccadilly line at Hammersmith Underground station.
Photographer	unknown
Dates	circa 1935
Collection	Photographs
Object type	Colour transparency
Photograph number	70-3-3
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Underground trains
Completeness	71% 71% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	mm
  Width	mm
  Descriptive size	6x6cm

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Text	Destination blind: Hammersmith All Stations Sign: Way Out Broadway Trams & Metropolitan Rlwy

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Shot	Medium exterior

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Photographer	unknown, circa 1935

• Associated companies, people and places

  Places

  Location	Hammersmith Underground station, Hammersmith and Fulham W6