In reply to news post, which Jonn Elledge
wrote on Tue, 13 Jul 2004 -
Well obviously not given the huge size difference. But here we're merely
talking about the odd half inch here or there than would make NO
difference to
the carrying capacity of the fleet but would have made it far more
flexible
operationally. After all , Upminster is just as far out as Amersham from
central london so who's to say the A stock might never have been used on
that
route?

Upminster's a lot closer in than Amersham - Upminster's about 17 miles from
Trafalger Square, Amersham's more like 24 miles. Plus Upminster's in zone 6,
Amersham's in zone D.

I believe Amersham is 27 miles from Trafalger Square. The
characteristics of the Met line may also have influenced the A stock
design, the need for fast and slow services
--
Matthew P Jones - www.amersham.org.uk
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