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Old October 10th 04, 09:56 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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Default Withdrawn tube stock - still about?

"David Splett" wrote in message ...
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The is 83TS still at South Harrow sidings.


I think there are still one or two units at Uxbridge, but I haven't been
there for a while so this may now have changed. Best vantage point for the
South Harrow ones is the footbridge off South Hill Avenue (turn right out of
the station, take first right into South Hill Avenue, the footpath leading
to the bridge is on the right after about 300yds).


I went to South Harrow yesterday and interestingly some units have
been removed but some have remained, which I find very curious! The
train on the furthest line away from the Piccadilly Line has been
split to leave 3 cars beghind. Photographs from my tour of disused
stock in 2002 and my return visit to South Harrow yesterday now online
at http://www.underground.fotopic.net/

72Ts at Acton Works, Aldwych and MOD Shoeburyness.


At least one unit is still at Hainault AFAIK. I don't think the Hainault one
is easily photographed (possibly, distantly, from passing trains), and
obviously the one at Aldwych is inaccessible.


When I went in 2002 there were several, again anyone know why one has
been left behind? Can anyone say if there is any photographic
possibility? As for Aldwych I heard a rumour it was to be replaced a
while back.

Those at Acton Works can be photographed from a footpath which runs
alongside the sidings. Go to Park Place, Acton, and enter the one-time LT
Sports Ground. Adjacent to the entrance (I can't remember exactly where) you
turn left through a gate into a well-defined, but derelict, footpath. After
about 150m you end up alongside the security fence, and the 72ts is stabled
just to your left, and not too distant.


This is most intriguing, I think I will have to take a butchers. Is it
possible to photo through the fencing? Is the unit still there? Anyone
any photos of the units? Whats the nearest station?

The Shoeburyness units are clearly visible from the nearby road (200yds
distant), and could easily be photographed. Bear in mind that this is MOD
property, so if you want to take photographs I would suggest you do it
quickly and don't hang around too long!


Hmmm....dubious on this one! Dont fancy getting me camera conviscated!

I think there's still a 72ts in London Road depot: best vantage point is
from Lambeth Road or St. Georges Road (near where the two meet).


Thanks for tip off, again, anyone know of photographic potential?

There was one at Lillie Bridge (near Kensington Olympia) Depot, anyone
know if its gone?

Sorry for all the questions guys!

CIG_BIG_CIG

http://www.underground.fotopic.net/



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