London Underground 1967 Stock

Infobox Underground stock
name = 1967 Stock


InService = 1968-Present
LinesServed = Central (formerly, non-ATO)
Victoria
Manufacturer = Metro-Cammell
CarWidth = 8' 8"
Weight = DM 28.5 tons
T 19.4 tons
CarHeight = 9' 5 3/64"
CarWidth = 9' 0 1/16"
CarLength = DM 52' 9 1/2"
T 52' 5"
CarSeating = DM 40
T 36
TubeStock = trueThe 1967 Stock is the deep-level tube stock currently in operation on the Victoria Line. It is currently the oldest type of deep tube stock in service on London Underground.Each train consists of two 4-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 so equipped. The total order of 316 cars were built by Metro-Cammell and later refurbished at Rosyth.

Some 1967 Stock units were also used on the Woodford–Hainault section of the Central Line, when ATO technology was also in operation on that particular route. When the Victoria Line was opened most units transferred to their intended home.

The trains are maintained at the depot in Northumberland Park, the only part of the line which is not below ground.

The 1967 Stock will be replaced by 2009 Stock, to be built by Bombardier as part of the modernisation of the Victoria Line. The replacement trains, the first prototype of which was completed in 2007, are expected to arrive from 2009 onwards. One train of 2009 Stock currently resides at Northumberland Park and is tested during engineering hours.

Numbers

Preservation

One driving motor has been preserved. Number 3016, which is stored at the Walthamstow Pump House Museum, has not been refurbished.

Announcer system

The Victoria Line is fitted with an automated voice announcer (Emma Clarke). An example of the regular voice pattern is as follows:

"This is Green Park. Change here for the Jubilee and Piccadilly Lines. Exit here for Buckingham Palace. This is a Victoria Line Train to Brixton." "Stand clear of the closing doors."

In November 2007 the Digital Voice Announcer (DVA) changed slightly to include St Pancras International and London Overground; however Emma Clarke's voice still is used. On doing this the system has also taken the opportunity to change "Alight" for "Exit" (like on the Jubilee Line) and also take away the alight at Warren Street.

External links

* [http://www.trainweb.org/tubeprune/67%20tube%20stock.htm Tubeprune - 1967 Tube Stock]
* [http://photos.ltmcollection.org London Transport Museum Photographic Archive]
**ltmcollection|bf/i0000bbf.jpg|End view of 1967 Stock motor car, 1967
**ltmcollection|br/i0000bbr.jpg|Interior view of 1967 Stock drivers cab, 1968