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Moquette sample; large Crossrail moquette sample for class 345 trains, designed by Wallace Sewell, 2015

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2016/2556
Description
Large sample of standard Crossrail, Elizabeth Line, moquette for class 345 trains, designed by Wallace Sewell.
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Dates
2015
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  • Moquette sample
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