Railway vehicle; City and South London Railway 'Padded Cell' coach No 30, 1890
Main details
| Reference number | 1981/538 |
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| Description | This type of car formed part of the first deep-level tube trains. Windows were not included in the design because it was thought that there was nothing for passengers to see. Conductors announced the station names for the passengers. The high backed, cushioned seats resulted in the nick-name the 'padded cell'. These cars were withdrawn in 1924 when the line was modernised. Windows were fitted to this car in around 1900, but it has since been restored to its original condition. |
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| Dates | 1890 |
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| Completeness | 100% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 2700mm8ft 6inLength 9750mm32ftWidth 2150mm6ft 10inDesign Attribute Value Material WoodBrushed nylon -
Build and type
Attribute Value Seating 32In service 1890 - 1924Fleet number 10 -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Manufacturer Ashbury Railway Carriage & Iron Co., 1890 -
Associated companies, people and places
Company Attribute Value Line Northern line,Operated by City and South London Railway, 1890 - 1923Underground Electric Railways Co., 1912 - 1923
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