London Underground 1967 Stock
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The 1967 Stock was a fleet of deep-level tube stock which operated on the Victoria line
between 1 September 1968 and 30 June 2011, and was the original rolling stock provided from the line's opening. A part of the fleet also ran on the Woodford-Hainault section of the Central line
, which was fitted with the same ATO system as the Victoria line, from 21 February 1968 to an unknown date in 1984.
Each train consisted of two four-car units coupled together; trains are equipped for automatic train operation
(ATO). The train operator has control over the doors, and starts the train by simultaneously pressing two buttons in the cab to start the automatic process. The trains were built with wrap-around windows in the driving cabs, the first London Underground
trains to be designed in this way. The total order of 316 cars (39.5 trains) was built by Metro-Cammell and later refurbished at Rosyth. Withdrawn cars of 1972 Mk I stock were augmented into the 1967 stock fleet in the 1990s, thus creating a fleet of 43 1967 stock trains. The 1972 Mk I cars were used as the middle parts of trains, as they were not fitted with ATO equipment.
The trains were maintained at Northumberland Park Depot
, the only part of the Victoria line which is not below ground.
until the end of the site's lease in 2011, and was scrapped on site.
. Some of the annoucements had to be changed due to the arrival of the Eurostar at St Pancras and the London Overground.
, built by Bombardier Transportation
as part of the Victoria Line modernisation programme. The first prototype of the 2009 Stock was completed in 2007 - with production trains being delivered from 2009 onwards. The first train of 2009 Stock entered service on 21 July 2009.
In January 2010, the first eight cars of 1967 Stock were moved to C F Booth
of Rotherham
to be scrapped. They had been used as a test train for several years.
After 28 May 2011 at 00:33 1967 Stock were no longer able to run to stations north of Seven Sisters. This was due to the commissioning of a new incompatible signalling system (and decommissioning of the old one) between Seven Sisters and Walthamstow Central. The last 1967 stock train from Walthamstow Central was formed of units 3075 and 3078, running as set number 246.
The last ever 1967 Stock train in passenger service on the remainder of the Victoria Line (Brixton to Seven Sisters) ran on 30 June 2011.
The last service departed Seven Sisters at 1829, formed of cars 3159+4159+4059+3059 and 3179+4179+4079+3079, running as set number 247. After having reached Brixton, the train returned to Seven Sisters for the last time, arriving at approx 1950. Due to delays caused by other factors, it ran around 20 minutes late on its last run.
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Victoria Line
The Victoria line is a deep-level London Underground line running from the south to the north-east of London. It is coloured light blue on the Tube map...
between 1 September 1968 and 30 June 2011, and was the original rolling stock provided from the line's opening. A part of the fleet also ran on the Woodford-Hainault section of 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...
, which was fitted with the same ATO system as the Victoria line, from 21 February 1968 to an unknown date in 1984.
Each train consisted of two four-car units coupled together; trains are equipped for automatic train operation
Automatic train operation
Automatic train operation ensures partial or complete automatic train piloting and driverless functions.Most systems elect to maintain a driver to mitigate risks associated with failures or emergencies....
(ATO). The train operator has control over the doors, and starts the train by simultaneously pressing two buttons in the cab to start the automatic process. The trains were built with wrap-around windows in the driving cabs, the first London Underground
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...
trains to be designed in this way. The total order of 316 cars (39.5 trains) was built by Metro-Cammell and later refurbished at Rosyth. Withdrawn cars of 1972 Mk I stock were augmented into the 1967 stock fleet in the 1990s, thus creating a fleet of 43 1967 stock trains. The 1972 Mk I cars were used as the middle parts of trains, as they were not fitted with ATO equipment.
The trains were maintained at Northumberland Park Depot
Northumberland Park Depot
Northumberland Park Depot is the service and storage area for trains on the Victoria Line of the London Underground, the only part of the line not in tunnel....
, the only part of the Victoria line which is not below ground.
Numbers
| 'A' DM | 'D' DM | 'A' T | 'D' T |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3001 - 3079 | 3101 - 3179 | 4001 - 4079 | 4101 - 4179 |
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 'A' | North-facing car |
| 'D' | South-facing car |
| DM | Driving motor car |
| T | trailer (un-powered) car |
Preservation
A refurbished motor car in which Queen Elizabeth II travelled during the official opening of the line in 1969, number 3052, is preserved in a non-working condition in the London Transport Museum's Acton collection. It was withdrawn from service in October 2010. An unrefurbished driving motor, number 3016, was preserved at the Walthamstow Pump House MuseumWalthamstow Pump House Museum
The Pump House Steam and Transport Museum is a museum in Walthamstow focusing on the pioneering achievements in road, rail, air and sea transport in the River Lea valley from the early 19th century...
until the end of the site's lease in 2011, and was scrapped on site.
Announcer system
In 2000–2001 the trains were retrofitted with an automated voice announcer system, featuring the voice of Emma ClarkeEmma Clarke
Emma Clarke is a writer of comedy and drama scripts and an award-winning voice-over artist, best known as the voice of the automated messages on certain lines of the London Underground....
. Some of the annoucements had to be changed due to the arrival of the Eurostar at St Pancras and the London Overground.
Replacement
The 1967 Stock has been replaced by 2009 StockLondon Underground 2009 Stock
The 2009 Tube Stock is a type of London Underground train built by Bombardier as part of its Movia family at its Litchurch Lane Works in Derby, England. 47 eight-car units are being built for the Victoria line and have replaced the original 1967 tube stock...
, built by Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation is the rail equipment division of the Canadian firm, Bombardier Inc. Bombardier Transportation is one of the world's largest companies in the rail-equipment manufacturing and servicing industry. Its headquarters are in Berlin, Germany....
as part of the Victoria Line modernisation programme. The first prototype of the 2009 Stock was completed in 2007 - with production trains being delivered from 2009 onwards. The first train of 2009 Stock entered service on 21 July 2009.
In January 2010, the first eight cars of 1967 Stock were moved to C F Booth
C F Booth
C F Booth Ltd is a business based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, dealing in recycling and scrap metal. Their main site is Clarence Metal Works adjacent to the Rotherham Ring Road, although there are, or have been, a number of other associated sites and businesses including a rail served...
of Rotherham
Rotherham
Rotherham is a town in South Yorkshire, England. It lies on the River Don, at its confluence with the River Rother, between Sheffield and Doncaster. Rotherham, at from Sheffield City Centre, is surrounded by several smaller settlements, which together form the wider Metropolitan Borough of...
to be scrapped. They had been used as a test train for several years.
After 28 May 2011 at 00:33 1967 Stock were no longer able to run to stations north of Seven Sisters. This was due to the commissioning of a new incompatible signalling system (and decommissioning of the old one) between Seven Sisters and Walthamstow Central. The last 1967 stock train from Walthamstow Central was formed of units 3075 and 3078, running as set number 246.
The last ever 1967 Stock train in passenger service on the remainder of the Victoria Line (Brixton to Seven Sisters) ran on 30 June 2011.
The last service departed Seven Sisters at 1829, formed of cars 3159+4159+4059+3059 and 3179+4179+4079+3079, running as set number 247. After having reached Brixton, the train returned to Seven Sisters for the last time, arriving at approx 1950. Due to delays caused by other factors, it ran around 20 minutes late on its last run.
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