London Underground A Stock
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The A Stock cars were built for the Metropolitan District Railway
by Brush Traction
in 1903. They were the prototype electric units tested by the Metropolitan District Railway.
Of the total of fourteen cars, four were End Driving Motors, located at the ends of each unit, two were Middle Driving Motors, located in the middle of the unit, and eight were trailers. Later, two of the trailers were rebuilt into Control Trailers.
These units were wooden-bodied and led to the development of the B Stock
.
They were initially used between Acton Town and South Harrow
, and starting from 1905 were used on the South Acton
- Hounslow
service, extended to Uxbridge
in 1910.
The last car was withdrawn in 1925 and no examples passed to the London Passenger Transport Board.
None survived into preservation.
Metropolitan District Railway
The Metropolitan District Railway was the predecessor of the District line of the London Underground. Set up on 29 July 1864, at first to complete the "Inner Circle" railway around central London, it was gradually extended into the suburbs...
by Brush Traction
Brush Traction
This article is about a British rail-locomotive maker. For the Detroit auto-maker, see Brush Motor Car CompanyBrush Traction is a manufacturer and maintainer of railway locomotives, part of the FKI group , based at Loughborough in Leicestershire, England situated alongside the Midland Main Line.-...
in 1903. They were the prototype electric units tested by the Metropolitan District Railway.
Of the total of fourteen cars, four were End Driving Motors, located at the ends of each unit, two were Middle Driving Motors, located in the middle of the unit, and eight were trailers. Later, two of the trailers were rebuilt into Control Trailers.
These units were wooden-bodied and led to the development of the B Stock
London Underground B Stock
The London Underground B Stock was built in 1905 for the Metropolitan District Railway . 420 vehicles were built, formed into sixty 7-car units....
.
They were initially used between Acton Town and South Harrow
South Harrow
South Harrow has grown out of the village of Roxeth as a result of urbanization and easier access from Central London by rail. South of the old village centre , and beyond the newly developed shopping area, lies South Harrow tube station and the High Street .-History:Much of the local history,...
, and starting from 1905 were used on the South Acton
South Acton railway station
South Acton railway station is in the London Borough of Ealing in South Acton, west London. It is on the North London Line, and the station and all trains serving it are operated by London Overground. It is in Travelcard Zone 3...
- Hounslow
Hounslow
Hounslow is the principal town in the London Borough of Hounslow. It is a suburban development situated 10.6 miles west south-west of Charing Cross. It forms a post town in the TW postcode area.-Etymology:...
service, extended to Uxbridge
Uxbridge
Uxbridge is a large town located in north west London, England and is the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Hillingdon. It forms part of the ceremonial county of Greater London. It is located west-northwest of Charing Cross and is one of the major metropolitan centres...
in 1910.
The last car was withdrawn in 1925 and no examples passed to the London Passenger Transport Board.
None survived into preservation.
| Car type | Original numbers | 1910 numbers |
|---|---|---|
| DM end | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| DM middle | 201-202 | 130-131 |
| T | 301-308 | 301-308 |
