72 Stock to Serve Until 2030's

if they are to comply with DDA regulations by 2020 i would not be surprised if they do recieve dmis

Also metman, regarding traditional-ness, dont forget the 1973 stock!

I've got to see images of the work in progress if it is possible.

I personally doubt the interior layout will change too much as there is a lot of equipment that would need to be moved around. I expect some seats will go to make room for wheelchair bays (based on discussions I have had with a few engineers).

Thanks for linking that.

From the document linked by snoggle: Replacement of Reavell Conversion (modification) with the common Westinghouse version. 5 cars out of 108 are fitted with a different compressor. Standardise the fleet for future maintenance.

How did it come about that five cars had a different sort of compressor?

Is it because the odd cars are the ex-MkIs? Just a thought and not necessarily a fact .....

As an aside the first 51 units of 67TS had English Electric MAs which had step up transformers(58v to 116v)rather than the usual step down transformers(230v to 115v)which were on 3052 onwards and all 72TS(MK1 & Mk2)

I can't remember how many units have been done, however at least one unit was done in order to allow a single unit to operate on the Network Rail section. LU's derogation from the standard yellow cab is based on their trains having red cabs. I can't recall if the white/blue cabs of the middle cars have ever operated on the NR section - obviously pre-refurbishment the 72 stock cabs were completely unpainted.

If I recall correctly, at the time the reason was that a complete train could work to Acton Works, then the 4-car unit could if required return to Stonebridge Park alone. Since the Jubilee Line went over to Seltrac this isn't now possible under normal operations, but presumably a 4-car unit with red 33XX cab could work singly back from Queen's Park or London Road if there was ever a need.

It's worth adding that the Aldwych 72TS unit also has red cabs, but my understanding is this was done for filming reasons to make the train look more like modern stocks.

Have you got a working image? This one seems to be unavailable.

I do have a Facebook account. Though I suspect the picture is in a group I cannot access.

same - that picture needs be external linked example fLicker or other

am i right in now thinking that the trains will pretty much look the same once they start to be replaced?

As for DDA requirements, how are tfl planning to get round this if there is no guarantee that interior dmis and disabled areas will be provided?

Were the handrails 67 stock blue by any chance? Have seen an odd blue air vent opener.

Most parts on67/72TS were interchangable.