London Underground K Stock
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| K Stock | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1927–1971 |
| Manufacturer | BRC&W |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 50 ft (15.24 m) |
| Width | 8 ft 11+5⁄16 in (2,726 mm) |
| Height | 12 ft 3+1⁄2 in (3,746 mm) |
| Weight | 33.90 long tons (34.44 t; 37.97 short tons) |
| Seating | 42 |
| Notes/references | |
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London Underground K Stock is a clerestory-roofed rail stock built for the District line in 1927. It was subsequently absorbed into the London Underground Q Stock.
History[edit]
A complete review of District line rolling stock was carried out in 1926, leading to the withdrawal of further B Stock cars and their replacement, plus additional rolling stock to increase frequencies.[1] This led to the construction of the 101 motor cars of clerestory roofed K Stock.[1]
Fate[edit]
As built, the cars had hand-operated sliding doors. The doors were converted to air operation, and electro-pneumatic brakes added in 1938 as part of the Q Stock project.[2] The modified cars were reclassified as Q27 stock. The last of the Q Stock was withdrawn in 1971.
References[edit]
- ^ a b Bruce, J Graeme (1983). Steam to Silver (Fully revised ed.). Harrow Weald, Middlesex: Capital Transport. p. 85. ISBN 0-904711-45-5.
- ^ Bruce, J Graeme (1983). Steam to Silver (Fully revised ed.). Harrow Weald, Middlesex: Capital Transport. p. 96. ISBN 0-904711-45-5.