Roland Perry wrote in message ...
I'm trying to compile a list of interesting things to go see on the
"tube" on a day trip. Engineering mainly, like the crossover at the end
of the Oxford St Bakerloo, the scale of Canary Wharf and the tunnel out
of Bank-DLR. What others can the team suggest?

Step-plate junction and being able to see across to the other platform
at the southern end of the Bakerloo at Piccadilly Circus.

Wartime trackside flood-gates at both ends of each Northern & Bakerloo
platform tunnel at Embankment and Waterloo (Bakerloo ones are more
"visible").

More visible closed stations between Kentish Town & Camden Town (South
Kentish Town), TCR & Holborn (British Museum), and Caledonian Road &
Kings Cross (York Road - well-lit emergency exit). Also surface
building of the same (bar) Mritish Museum) and a few others (e.g.
Brompton Road & Down Street - in need of a blue plaque?!).

Wartime Deep Level Shelter entrances/blockhouses.

"Fake" house at Leinster Gardens and District Line in cutting at rear
(between Bayswater & Paddington).

Memorial plaques at Balham, Bethnal Green, Bounds Green (WW2) & Kings
Cross (the fire).

Disused Wood Lane station platform northbound between Shepherd's Bush
& White City.

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Roland Perry wrote in message
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I'm trying to compile a list of interesting things to go see on the
"tube" on a day trip. Engineering mainly, like the crossover at the end
of the Oxford St Bakerloo, the scale of Canary Wharf and the tunnel out
of Bank-DLR. What others can the team suggest?

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Memorial plaques at Balham, Bethnal Green, Bounds Green (WW2) & Kings
Cross (the fire).

To see the one at Bethnal Green, take the Roman Road exit (on the left
as you exit the gates.

Also, the memorial at Baker Street with the old shell-case used for
charity collections.

Disused Wood Lane station platform northbound between Shepherd's Bush
& White City.

I like seeing the lights at the Old Ford fan shaft and the rush of air
that rattles the doors when you pass it between Stratford and Mile End
westbound.

I'd add the underground garden at Stepney Green (near headwall of the
eastbound platform) which a supervisor there told me is going to be
remodelled soon..
There's a rather nice tiled sign on the stairs there too.

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Kat Me, Ambivalent? Well, yes and no.

Mansion House, where what looks like a tube-style platform becomes an island
platform.

On 5 May 2004, Nick Cooper 625 wrote:

Roland Perry wrote in message ...

I'm trying to compile a list of interesting things to go see on the
"tube" on a day trip. Engineering mainly,

Step-plate junction

Whassat?

tom

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Why do we do it? - Exactly!

Tom Anderson wrote:
On 5 May 2004, Nick Cooper 625 wrote:

Roland Perry wrote in message
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I'm trying to compile a list of interesting things to go see on
the "tube" on a day trip. Engineering mainly,

Step-plate junction

Whassat?

Mark Brader's definitive explanation, given here on 3 Mar 2003, can be
seen at:
http://tinyurl.com/3b3x4

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Richard J.
(to e-mail me, swap uk and yon in address)

On Wed, 5 May 2004, Richard J. wrote:

Tom Anderson wrote:

On 5 May 2004, Nick Cooper 625 wrote:

Step-plate junction

Whassat?

Mark Brader's definitive explanation, given here on 3 Mar 2003, can be
seen at:
http://tinyurl.com/3b3x4

Okay, lovely, thanks; thanks also to Roger for the picture.

tom

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All we need now is Jesus the Lord, fine corn liquor and the courage to think the unthinkable.

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(Tom Anderson) wrote:

On 5 May 2004, Nick Cooper 625 wrote:

Roland Perry wrote in message
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I'm trying to compile a list of interesting things to go see on the
"tube" on a day trip. Engineering mainly,

Step-plate junction

Whassat?

It's where a tunnel splits into two - such as at a junction

See the link below for some info:

http://www.romilepa.pwp.blueyonder.c.../stepplate.JPG

Roger

A few for the Northern Line

City and South London Railway stations Oval - Euston City

The platforms were originally 200' long. In most cases the site of the
original platform is easily seen as:
a) it is often the only straight part of the platform
(all the original platforms were straight)
b) the original station tunnel is a different shape (narrower)
c) many of the original platform ceilings still have their tiles showing
(painted over)
d) where there is work going on, the original brickwork may be seen
(the original platform tunnels were built out of brick, not iron
segments)

Kennington City NB
The wide tunnel mouth at the north of the platform. The track and platform
used to be on opposite sides. The station tunnel was extended southwards
and the track swapped. The wide tunnel mouth was necessary to get the
track back in line.

Elephant & Castle NB
As for Kennington, except that the wide tunnel mouth is at the south end
of the platform.

Stockwell
Although a bit hard to see from the platform, the original island platform
was where the crossover now is. There are still tiles on the ceiling of
the crossover. The original tiled exit is through a (by these days) narrow
passage to the left, just as the train enters the crossover area. It's
blocked off after about eight feet by a bulkhead door.

Moorgate SB
The stub at the south end of the platform where the engine siding used to
be.

Roger

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Moorgate SB
The stub at the south end of the platform where the engine siding used to
be.

Roger

I always wondered what that was...... thanks.


Andrew

"Roland Perry" wrote in message
...
I'm trying to compile a list of interesting things to go see on the
"tube" on a day trip. Engineering mainly, like the crossover at the end
of the Oxford St Bakerloo, the scale of Canary Wharf and the tunnel out
of Bank-DLR. What others can the team suggest?
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Roland Perry

How about Farringdon ? The widened lines dive under the Metropolitan lines
to the Northwest and there is Snow Hill Tunnel entrance on the Southeast.
Also, apparently, there are frequent problems with Thameslink trains to keep
you amused.
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Cheerz,
Baz