C69/77 Stock - Withdrawals

I think that the deadman was faulty even before refurbishment, but it must have been considered not a problem, as it almost got "flagship" status because it had both the yellow pages livery and the back the bid livery, as well as one of the trail refurbishments. Although I suppose the fact that it was always in the middle made it a bit easier to follow and when they chose the trains to do, they thought of that one. I'm quite glad that it's stayed with us this long, as it is one of my favourite units (because of the number mainly, but also because of it's problems)

Although I do wonder sometimes...


did someone high up see this and think "Just to spite this forum member, we'll keep this one till the bitter end"

Given that the LT Museum is to save a C stock car, there is part of me that wants it to be car 5555... it's always been a favourite of mine !

It is still booked to run via Watford, likewise the moves from Hammersmith-Northwood are booked to run via Moorgate.
On occasions, a quick reverse move at Northwood or Baker Street have thrown the intended paths into disarray causing frustration to us photographers!

4 trains, 72, 73, 74, 76 are still c stock

They should still be so on Wednesday and until at least april I think

Until May.

Mon-Fri:
72,73,74,76

Sat:
72,73,74,76

Sun:
70,72,75,76

plus at parsons green in the sdgs 5549/5555/5522.

Units 5705+5546+5717 passing Preston Road on the way to Northwood today click here. 5538+5729+5580 still at Neasden.

Today's mystery photo click here - anybody know what this structure by Neasden station is for?

I didn't see anything going on with the subway. Someone has emailed me suggesting it is a contractor's temporary footbridge to access the station area .

Hi lads

I went down to London today and went for a ride down to Edgware Road today. Yes you were right there only 4 C stock and 4 S7 stock trains running the line

S7 stock trains total of 4

Train 070 21301+21302 advertising Tube 150 one

Train 071 21405+21406

Train 075 21347+21348

Train 077 21305+21306

C69+C77 stock trains total of 4

Train 072 5596 6596 5560 6560 5727 6727

Train 076 5726 6726 5552 6552 5720 6720

Train 073 5592 6592 5517 6517 5533 6533

Train 074 5516 6516 5551 6551 5712 6712

The one at Parson Green station Was a spare one Total x1

Train 071 5549 6549 5555 6555 5522 6522 in the box it had No 071 on the front of it

This was going to be covering a S7 stock train if it failed. But it was still there when I went pass Parson Green station around about 1330

This was a shock when I saw a S7 at Edgware Road station on the District line this morning Make the Most of the old stock while it is Here

I'm surprised that 5555 is still with us given the fact that it can't be driven anymore. Do the middle DMs give any power to the train at all or is it just the front DM?

All motor cars provide power and tractive effort to the train, it's only the control console on 5555 that's b*ggered. I am still surprised that 5555 got past the 1st quarter of 2013, let alone still operational in Q1 2014! I would be lying if I said 5555 is entirely worthless, it certainly is something of a curiosity for enthusiasts (and dread for depot managers no doubt). Aside from the C Stock languishing at Neasden right now, can we expect to see more C Stock withdrawals in the next fortnight?

I was rather suprised that someone on this forum thought that only the leading car supplied power for all the train!

Quite agree. I think I know loads and then I get talking to one of the drivers and realise I have much to learn! That's why we're on here!

There should be a run to Northwood on Monday. (PM sent)