London Underground 1962 Stock
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The 1962 Tube Stock was a type of London Underground
tube train built for use on the Central line
. They were used on the Central line between 1962 and 1995.
. Each unit consisted of four vehicles; two outer driving motors (DM), an intermediate trailer (T), and an intermediate non-driving motor (M), formed DM + T + M + DM. A train usually consisted of two units working in multiple.
The 1962 Stock was ordered as a matter of urgency to replace the Standard Stock
previously used on the Central line. Two fires on Standard Stock units (in 1958 and 1960) resulted in the hospitalisation of dozens of passengers. This experience, plus rapidly increasing numbers of breakdowns, hastened the need to replace these trains (which dated back to the 1920s).
The 1962 Stock units were virtually identical to the earlier 1959 Stock
units, which were built for the Piccadilly Line
. The original plan for the Central Line was to build new stock based on the prototype 1960 Stock
. However, in the end, lack of time and funds prevented this, so the 1962 Stock was ordered as cheaper alternative, by using a proven design.
The first complete 1962 Stock train entered passenger service on 12 April 1962, with all trains in service by 1964.
, which was developed from the prototype 1986 Stock
. The last unit on the Central Line was withdrawn on 17 February 1995, although some were transferred to the Northern Line
to allow the withdrawal of the non-standard 1956 Stock
units. However, their use on the Northern Line was short-lived, as they were soon replaced by the 1995 Stock
, and the final unit was withdrawn on 11 November 1999.
Several units remain in use as departmental vehicles. In addition, two units (eight-car unit 1416+1491, and unit 1744) were sold to the Epping Ongar Railway
, but were scrapped after being destroyed by vandals while stabled at Ongar.
depot.
London Underground
The London Underground is a rapid transit system serving a large part of Greater London and some parts of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex in England...
tube train built for use on the Central line
Central Line
The Central line is a London Underground line, coloured red on the tube map. It is a deep-level "tube" line, running east-west across London, and, at , has the greatest total length of track of any line on the Underground. Of the 49 stations served, 20 are below ground...
. They were used on the Central line between 1962 and 1995.
Construction
The 1962 Stock was built by Birmingham RC&W for use on the Central LineCentral Line
The Central line is a London Underground line, coloured red on the tube map. It is a deep-level "tube" line, running east-west across London, and, at , has the greatest total length of track of any line on the Underground. Of the 49 stations served, 20 are below ground...
. Each unit consisted of four vehicles; two outer driving motors (DM), an intermediate trailer (T), and an intermediate non-driving motor (M), formed DM + T + M + DM. A train usually consisted of two units working in multiple.
The 1962 Stock was ordered as a matter of urgency to replace the Standard Stock
London Underground Standard Stock
The Standard Stock title was applied to a variety of Tube stock built between 1923 and 1934, all of which shared the same basic characteristics, but with some detailed differences. This design is also sometimes referred to as 1923 Tube Stock or Pre 1938 Stock...
previously used on the Central line. Two fires on Standard Stock units (in 1958 and 1960) resulted in the hospitalisation of dozens of passengers. This experience, plus rapidly increasing numbers of breakdowns, hastened the need to replace these trains (which dated back to the 1920s).
The 1962 Stock units were virtually identical to the earlier 1959 Stock
London Underground 1959 Stock
The 1959 Tube Stock was a type of London Underground tube train constructed in the late 1950s. They were intended for use on the Piccadilly line, but also saw use on several other tube lines...
units, which were built for the Piccadilly Line
Piccadilly Line
The Piccadilly line is a line of the London Underground, coloured dark blue on the Tube map. It is the fifth busiest line on the Underground network judged by the number of passengers transported per year. It is mainly a deep-level line, running from the north to the west of London via Zone 1, with...
. The original plan for the Central Line was to build new stock based on the prototype 1960 Stock
London Underground 1960 Stock
The London Underground 1960 Stock was a small, prototype class of electric multiple unit designed for the London Underground Central Line. Twelve motor cars were supplied by Cravens, and pairs were made up to four cars by the addition of two converted standard stock trailers...
. However, in the end, lack of time and funds prevented this, so the 1962 Stock was ordered as cheaper alternative, by using a proven design.
The first complete 1962 Stock train entered passenger service on 12 April 1962, with all trains in service by 1964.
Replacement
By the early 1990s, the 1962 Stock was due for replacement. This came in the form of the new 1992 StockLondon Underground 1992 Stock
The 1992 Tube Stock is the type of train used on the Central line and Waterloo & City line of the London Underground.-Construction:The 1992 Stock was built by ABB for the Central line as the result of the extensive testing of the three 1986 tube stock prototype trains...
, which was developed from the prototype 1986 Stock
London Underground 1986 Stock
The London Underground 1986 Tube Stock consisted of prototype electric multiple units that led to the development of the 1992 Stock. Two prototypes were built by Metro-Cammell, and the third by BREL ....
. The last unit on the Central Line was withdrawn on 17 February 1995, although some were transferred to the Northern Line
Northern Line
The Northern line is a London Underground line. It is coloured black on the Tube map.For most of its length it is a deep-level tube line. The line carries 206,734,000 passengers per year. This is the highest number of any line on the London Underground system, but the Northern line is unique in...
to allow the withdrawal of the non-standard 1956 Stock
London Underground 1959 Stock
The 1959 Tube Stock was a type of London Underground tube train constructed in the late 1950s. They were intended for use on the Piccadilly line, but also saw use on several other tube lines...
units. However, their use on the Northern Line was short-lived, as they were soon replaced by the 1995 Stock
London Underground 1995 Stock
The London Underground's 1995 stock is used in daily service on the Northern Line. There are 106 six car trains in operation; they entered service between 12 June 1998 and 10 April 2001....
, and the final unit was withdrawn on 11 November 1999.
Several units remain in use as departmental vehicles. In addition, two units (eight-car unit 1416+1491, and unit 1744) were sold to the Epping Ongar Railway
Epping Ongar Railway
The Epping Ongar Railway operates on a preserved railway along the final section of the old Great Eastern Railway and London Underground Central Line branch line between Epping and Ongar, with an intermediate station at North Weald...
, but were scrapped after being destroyed by vandals while stabled at Ongar.
Preservation
One complete unit was preserved by Cravens Heritage Trains in 1995 and is being restored at HainaultHainault
Hainault is an area in the London Borough of Redbridge in north east London. It is a suburban development located north east of Charing Cross...
depot.
- DM: 1506
- T: 2506
- M: 9507
- DM: 1507