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Constituents of London Transport
Formed from the Metropolitan Railway 1863, Metropolitan District Railway 1868, City & South London Railway 1890, Central London Railway 1900, Great Northern & City 1904, Baker Street & Waterloo Railway 1906, Great Northern , Piccadilly & Brompton Railway 1906, Charing Cross, Euston & Hampstead Railway 1907.
Except the Metropolitan Railway, all the rest became the Underground Group between 1902 and the First World War. Both became in 1933 the London Passenger Transport Board, and the London Transport Executive in 1948.

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  MAG DATE ISSUE COMMENT
STEAM LOCOMOTIVES
0-6-0T MRN May-68 L30, L31 built by Hunslet 1931 works No. 1674, 1675 for Metropolitan District Railway
0-6-4T class G MRC Jan-73 Metropolitan Railway No.97.
4-4-0T RM Jan-73 Metropolitan Railway, together with Cambrian Railways rebuild.
4-4-4T class H MRC Jun-61 Metropolitan Railway No.107. Kerr Stuart & Co Stoke-on-Trent 1920/21 wks 4088 to 4095, 103 to 108.
4-4-4T class H No.106 MRN Nov-43 Metropolitan Railway No.106. Kerr Stuart & Co Stoke-on-Trent 1920 wks 4091.
 
ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES
Bo-Bo 1200hp MRC May-68 Metropolitan Vickers 1922.
Bo-Bo 1200hp MRN Jul-62 Metropolitan Vickers 1922 No.1 to 20
Bo-Bo 1200hp RM Apr-84 Metropolitan Vickers 1922 No.12 "Sarah Siddons" as at 1984.
Bo-Bo 1200hp RM Nov-69 Metropolitan Vickers 1922 No.1 to 20.
 
UNDERGROUND STOCK
1920 District Line 'F' stock Motor Car No.600 BT 03/96 Vol 10-3 The Evolution of London Underground Rolling Stock: 1890-1960 1 Historical background and surface stock l/p 06/96 Vol 10 - 6, 07/96 Vol 10 - 7, 08/96 Vol 10 - 8
1923-4 District Line Clerestory 'G' stock Car No.640 BT 03/96 Vol 10-3 The Evolution of London Underground Rolling Stock: 1890-1960 1 Historical background and surface stock l/p 06/96 Vol 10 - 6, 07/96 Vol 10 - 7, 08/96 Vol 10 - 8
1927 STOCK CONTROL TRAILER CAR MRN Apr-63 n/e
1927 STOCK MOTOR CAR MRN Mar-62 727
1927 District Line Clerestory 'K' stock Motor Car BT 03/96 Vol 10-3 The Evolution of London Underground Rolling Stock: 1890-1960 1 Historical background and surface stock l/p 06/96 Vol 10 - 6, 07/96 Vol 10 - 7, 08/96 Vol 10 - 8
1973 STOCK RM Oct-78 Sketch of motor car and trailer car as part of a modelling article
C69 STOCK RM Jan-71 Sketches as part of a modelling article
City & South London Railway Electric Locomotive 0-4-0 No.10 MRC Nov-70 Drw of the original locomotives
City & South London Railway Original Coach MRC Nov-70 Drw of the original carriages
Control Trailer Coach London Underground 'Standard' tube stock 1927 Metropolitan Carriage, Wagon & Finance Co Ltd BT 05/96 Vol 10-5 Deep level tube stock l/p 06/96 Vol 10 - 6, 07/96 Vol 10 - 7, 08/96 Vol 10 - 10
London Transport two car 'O' set 1937 BT 04/96 Vol 10-4 Surface stock of the Metropolitan Railway and London Transport l/p 06/96 Vol 10 - 6, 07/96 Vol 10 - 7, 08/96 Vol 10 - 9
Metropolitan Railway EMU Clerestory cars of 1905 BT 04/96 Vol 10-4 Surface stock of the Metropolitan Railway and London Transport l/p 06/96 Vol 10 - 6, 07/96 Vol 10 - 7, 08/96 Vol 10 - 9
Motor Coach London Underground 'Standard' tube stock 1927 Cammell Laird & Co Ltd BT 05/96 Vol 10-5 Deep level tube stock l/p 06/96 Vol 10 - 6, 07/96 Vol 10 - 7, 08/96 Vol 10 - 10
Steamlined' tube stock 1936 Metropolitan Carriage, Wagon & Finance Co Ltd BT 05/96 Vol 10-5 Deep level tube stock l/p 06/96 Vol 10 - 6, 07/96 Vol 10 - 7, 08/96 Vol 10 - 10
VICTORIA LINE MOTOR CAR & TRAILER CAR MOD/R Apr-68 pic unit 3009
VICTORIA LINE MOTOR CAR & TRAILER CAR RM May-68 pic unit 3001
 
COACHING STOCK
METROPOLITAN ASHBURY COACHES & EMU CONVERSIONS MRC Apr-61 Drw of the original carriages and after conversion into EMU stock.
 
GOODS VEHICLES
LONDON TRANSPORT BRAKE VAN BRM Mar-01 No.B.560 1935
METROPOLITAN 10 ton GOODS VAN MRN Sep-64 571
METROPOLITAN 10 ton HIGH SIDED WAGON MRN Apr-63 553 see also The Liveries of the Pre-grouping Railways 15: THE METROPOLITAN RAILWAY BRM 01/1998 Vol 5-10
METROPOLITAN 10 ton LOW SIDED WAGON MRN Dec-65 287 ex midland
METROPOLITAN 3 Plk WAGON MRN Jun-88 169
METROPOLITAN BRAKE VAN MRN Mar-88 12
METROPOLITAN CATTLE VAN MRN Apr-88 6
METROPOLITAN COVERED VAN MRN Apr-89 46
METROPOLITAN ROD BRAKE VAN MRN Jun-89 22 LSWR DESIGN FOR ROD
METROPOLITAN SHUNTERS TRUCK MRN Mar-89 247
METROPOLITAN 10 ton OPEN WAGON RM Oct-62 538 with tarpaulin bar
METROPOLITAN COVERED VAN RM May-55 559
METROPOLITAN Weighing Machine Van MRC Aug-38 L P T B TV75
 
BUSES and TROLLEYBUSES
LGOC 'GENERAL' NS Type DD BUS MRC Jun-76 LT Drw 3522
LGOC 'GENERAL' NS Type DD BUS MRC Dec-76 OPEN TOP VERSION
LGOC 'GENERAL' S Type SD BUS MRC Jun-73 1920
LGOC GENERAL TYPE K DD MRN Dec-56 K979 XC9781
London Transport B1/B2 & C1 Trolleybus MRC Jun-75 123 & 142
London Transport RF Type SINGLE DECK BUS MRC May-71 AEC 9821LT MCW BODY
 
TRAMS
LCC Class E/1 TRAM MRN Oct-67 1907, 752-1426, 1477-1676, 1727-1851
LONDON TRANSPORT Class E/1R TRAMCAR MRC May-69 n/e
LONDON UNITED Bogie DD TRAM MRN Nov-55 Type W2 for Route 67
LONDON UNITED Bogie SD TRAM MRN Nov-57 Type S2 for Route 55
LONDON UNITED FELTHAMS MRN Jul-62 Type UC 1931
LONDON UNITED PALACE CARS MRN May-62 Type T 1906
LUT FELTHAM TRAMCAR MRC Sep-66 Sketch & modelling notes
SOUTHMET K TYPE 4w TRAM MRN Feb-71 1902, G F MILNES, SMET 17-26
WEST HAM TYPE A 4w TRAMCAR MRC Dec-76 1904 MILNES BODY
 
General
Wandering through the Widened Lines BRILL 06-07/1992 Vol 1-5 Article - METROPOLITAN widened lines.
The Liveries of the Pre-grouping Railways 15: THE METROPOLITAN RAILWAY BRM 01/1998 Vol 5-10 Drw class C 0-4-4T No.70, Bogie 3rd No.210, 10 ton Open No.553.
The Liveries of the Pre-grouping Railways 47: THE DISTRICT RAILWAY BRM 01/2006 Vol 13-10 Drw 4-4-0T No.10 built in 1871 as running circa 1900 and 4w third class carriage No.122
A Tale of Red 0-6-4Ts BT 01/1998 Vol 12-1 Article - including Metropolitan class G by the Yorkshire Engine Co.
Beneath King's Cross BT 10/97 Vol 11 - 10 Article - Part 1: Maze of Tunnels
Beneath King's Cross BT 12/97 Vol 11 - 12 Article - Part 2: Runaway Train
By Tube to Rickmansworth BT 02/97 Vol 11 - 2 Article
Genesis of the Underground BT 10/1995 Vol9-10 Article
Going Round in Circles BT 08/96 Vol 10 - 8 Article - inner, middle, outer circle lines
Irish Terrorism on Victorian Railways BT 01/1998 Vol 12-1 Article - including an attack on the Metropolitan District between Charing Cross and Westminster Stations.
London Transport Northern Heights Extension BT 11-12/93 Vol 7-6 Article l/p 05-06 Vol 8 - 3
London Transport Steam BT 05-06/94 Vol 8-3 pictures L53, L52, L47, Class K 112 as at 1938. l/p 07-08 Vol 8 - 4
London's Electric Locos BT 10/98 Vol 12-10 Article - on earlier locos.
Metroland Joint BT 06/1998 Vol 12-6 Article - the Metorpolitan and GC Joint line.
Rails to ONGAR BT 06/1996 Vol 10-6 Article
Steam in Metroland - a postscript BT 05-06/1991 Vol 5-3 Article - passenger and goods engine diagrams.
Steam in Metroland - a postscript BT 09-10/91 Vol 5-5 l/p 03-04/91 Vol 5-3
The Banbury Branch BT Autumn/1987 Vol 1-3 Article - pictures - track layout of Verney Junction.
The Brill Branch BT Autumn/1987 Vol 1-3 Article - pictures.
The Evolution of London Underground Rolling Stock: 1890-1960 1 BT 03/96 Vol 10-3 Historical background and surface stock l/p 06/96 Vol 10 - 6, 07/96 Vol 10 - 7, 08/96 Vol 10 - 8
The Evolution of London Underground Rolling Stock: 1890-1960 2 BT 04/96 Vol 10-4 Surface stock of the Metropolitan Railway and London Transport l/p 06/96 Vol 10 - 6, 07/96 Vol 10 - 7, 08/96 Vol 10 - 10
The Evolution of London Underground Rolling Stock: 1890-1960 3 BT 05/96 Vol 10-5 Deep level tube stock l/p 06/96 Vol 10 - 6, 07/96 Vol 10 - 7, 08/96 Vol 10 - 10
The Woolworths BT 07-08/90 Vol 4-4 Article on Woolwich Arsenal's locomotives based on the SECR Class N - Metropolitan Class K 2-6-4T
To the Exhibition by Train BT 06/02 Vol 16 - 6 Article - Earl's Court, Olympia.
Vintage London Transport at Neasden BT 03-04/91 Vol 5-2 pictures G stock, ESL 118A, ESL 115 in 1970 - see readers forum 07-08/1991 Vol 5-4
Centralisation of LT signalling and control MOD/R Apr-68 Article
METROPOLITAN ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS FEEDER PILLAR MRN Apr-63 Drw l/p 06/63
MODELLING UNDERGROUND RAILWAYS MRN Aug-77 1 Overview
MODELLING UNDERGROUND RAILWAYS MRN Sep-77 2 Locomotive Hauled Stock
MODELLING UNDERGROUND RAILWAYS MRN Nov-77 3 Locomotives
MODELLING UNDERGROUND RAILWAYS MRN Dec-77 4 Surface Stock
MODELLING UNDERGROUND RAILWAYS MRN Jan-78 5 Tube Trains
MODELLING UNDERGROUND RAILWAYS MRN Feb-78 6 Service Stock
MODELLING UNDERGROUND RAILWAYS MRN Apr-78 7 Track & Signalling
MODELLING UNDERGROUND RAILWAYS MRN May-78 8 Architecture, Signs & Layouts
Track Plan - EAST FINCHLEY MRN May-78 Track plan in association with "MODELLING UNDERGROUND RAILWAYS" series.
Track Plan - RAYNERS LANE MRN Jun-77 Track plan in association with "MODELLING UNDERGROUND RAILWAYS" series.
Track Plan - WHITECHAPEL MRN May-78 Track plan in association with "MODELLING UNDERGROUND RAILWAYS" series.
Sarah and her chums - the Mertorpolitan Railway Bo-Bo electrics RBL 10/2006 Vol 11-11 Article on the locomotives
L11 Acton works shunter RM 01/1965 Picture
Aldgate Junctions TRM 08/1938 Vol 83-494 Article - Note on new station and track alterations.
Automatic Driving of Trains TRM 05/1963 Vol 109-745 Article - on London Transport's trials on the District Line.
Automatic train operation TRM 07/1964 Vol 110-759 Article - on London Transport's full scale trials on the Central Line.
Borrowed Locomotives on the Metropolitan TRM 07/1964 Vol 110-759 Article - on the loan of G N R locomotives from 11/08/1863 with s/elv of No.s 161, 110, 138 and 155.
Camdon Town Signalbox, London Transport TRM 09/1952 Vol 98-617 Article - description of layout of signalling and track diagram.
Central Line Extention to Leytonstone TRM 07-08/1947 Vol 93-570 Article - with map.
Central London Railway Jubilee TRM 09/1950 Vol 96-593 Article - Jubilee of the Railway. See also notes and news 10/1950.
Diamond Jubilee of the "Twopenny Tube" TRM 07/1960 Vol 106-711* Article - on the Central London Railway with map of route. *1960 volume should be 106 but in this issue it is mis-printed vol 107.
Diamond Jubilee of the City & South London Railway TRM 02/1951 Vol 97-598 Article - including pictures of stock.
Diamond Jubilee of the Waterloo & City Railway TRM 08/1958 Vol 104-688 Article - with map.
Diesel-Line Locomotive, LPTB - Notes and News TRM 07/1941 Vol 87-529 Notes and News - on completion of locomotive No.DEL 120 at Acton Works for work trains.
Early Experiment in Electric Haulage - Notes and News TRM 09/1941 Vol 87-531 Notes and News - on disposal of the Metropolitan District half of the Siemens powered 6 coach.
Elaborate London Transport Junctions TRM 03-04/1944 Vol 90-550 Article - on track layouts with sketch plans between Hammersmith and Acton, 1900, 1912 and 1932.
Electric Trains replace vintage stock to Chesham TRM 11/1960 Vol 106-715 Article - last of Metropolitan Ashbury stock.
ESL116 - Picture TRM 05-06/1942 Vol 88-539 picture of one of 18 bogie locomotives rebuilt from old stock for clearing conductor rails of snow and ice.
Experimental Coach for London Transport TRM 03-04/1946 Vol 92-562 Article - side corridor compartment coach for Amersham to City.
Farewell to the Locomotives on the Metropolitan Line TRM 11/1961 Vol 107-727 Article - overview of the many classes with pictures.
Fifty Years of Electrification on the District Line TRM 08/1955 Vol 101-652 Short Article - on stock and equipement.
Fowlers Ghosts TRM 06/1963 Vol 109-746 Article - on the experiments with fire brick engines.
Heraldry of London Underground Railways TRM 06/1950 Vol 96-590 Article with illustrations.
Jubilee of the Bakerloo Railway-1 TRM 03/1956 Vol 102-659 Article - Part 1.
Jubilee of the Bakerloo Railway-2 TRM 04/1956 Vol 102-660 Article - conclusion.
Jubilee of the City Tube TRM 05/1941 Vol 87-527 Article - Jubilee of the City & South London Railway.
Jubilee of the Great Northern & City Railway TRM 02/1954 Vol 108-634 Article - on the Jubilee of the February 14th 1904 opening.
Last Electro-Pneumatic Semaphore, London Transport TRM 03/1954 Vol 100-635 Article - brief note on Hanger Lane Junction signal replacement.
Light-Alloy Rolling Stock for London Transport TRM 09/1951 Vol 97-605 Article - describing the forth coming 90 coaches from Metropolitan-Cammell C & W Co. Ltd.
London Transport Battery Locomotives TRM 10/1951 Vol 97-606 Article - on seven new locomotives.
London Transport Fouling Point Indicators TRM 08/1952 Vol 98-616 Article on the trial of limit of shunt and stopping point markers.
London Transport Lines Zero Points TRM 09/1959 Vol 105-701 answer in the why and the wherefore page.
London Transport Locomotives TRM 07/1938 Vol 83-493 Article on locomotive stock numbering in service on 07/1938.
London's "Underground" - Its Rise and Progress TRM 07/1933 Vol 73-433 Article - on the formation of the London Passenger Transport Board and a review of the growth of the the system with map and diagrams of recent works and a picture of the then new stock.
Long-welded Rail Train, London Transport TRM 09/1961 Vol 107-725 Article on 300-ft 5 wagon train for laying and recovery of long welded rails.
Metropolitan Train Services Sixty Years Ago TRM 05/1955 Vol 101-649 Article - describing the services including "foreign" workings of the winter 1893 - 1894 timetable .
Movable Platforms TRM 10/1940 Vol 86-520 Article - on movable platforms. Additional information on Wood Lane LPTB in Notes and News - 04/1941.
New "Underground" Rolling Stock Overhaul Works at Acton TRM 03/1924 Vol 54-321 Article - on the opening of the works including site plan and description of the "progressive system" of overhaul and photos.
New Metropolitan Line Rolling Stock TRM 08/1961 Vol 107-724 Article on "A.60" stock.
New Signalling and Track Layout at Wembley Park TRM 12/1954 Vol 100-644 Article - with diagram of track circuit sections and signals.
New Stock for the Piccadilly Line of London Transport TRM 03/1961 Vol 106-707 Article - described as seven-car silver trains, 1958 order from Metro-Cammell.
New Tube Rolling Stock TRM 08/1938 Vol 83-494 Article - Note on new stock for Northern and Bakerloo lines.
New Tube Station at Highgate - Notes and News TRM 07/1941 Vol 87-529 Notes and News - on completion of the three level station.
North to South Express London Tube? TRM 09-10/1944 Vol 90-553 Article - on the eight deep level shelters and their possible use post war as part of a new underground line.
North-West from Ealing-1 TRM 09/1959 Vol 105-701 Article - with map.
North-West from Ealing-2 TRM 10/1959 Vol 105-702 Article - with map.
Preparing New London Underground Stock for Service TRM 06/1960 Vol 106-710 Article - on the new stock being completed at Ruislip Depot.
Prototype Tube Trains For London Transport TRM 10/1957 Vol 103-678 Article - on three new trains by Metro-Cammell, Gloucester and Birmingham.
Railway connections at Kings Cross-1 TRM 05/1962 Vol 108-733 Article on the tunnels and connections to other companies. Part 1 with maps
Railway connections at Kings Cross-2 TRM 06/1962 Vol 108-734 Article - part 2 with maps.
Railway Development at Aylesbury-1 TRM 11/1955 Vol 101-655 Article on railway-with area map.
Railway Development at Aylesbury-2 TRM 12/1955 Vol 101-656 Article on railway-conclusion.
Rebuilt Underground Station at Notting Hill Gate TRM 05/1959 Vol 105-697 Short Article - on the layout and platform access with plan.
Reconditioning of London Transport class "F" Cars TRM 03/1953 Vol 99-622 Article - description of reconditioning of 1920 "F" units for use on the Metropolitan Line.
Reconstruction of London Transport Rolling Stock TRM 03/1951 Vol 97-599 Article - post war reconstruction of non air door stock and 1936 experimental cars.
Renovation of London Transport Electric Stores Locomotives TRM 10/1958 Vol 104-690 Article - L.8 and L.9 being renovated at Acton Works.
Rolling Stock for London Transport TRM 02/1950 Vol 96-586 Article on new District line stock and conversion, experimentally of Metropolitan and Tube stock.
Sheltering in London Tube Stations TRM 09/1941 Vol 87-531 Article - on the provisioning of shelter at underground stations.
Sightseeing on the Inner Circle TRM 07/1950 Vol 96-591 Article contemporary description including war damage in the city.
Speed Control Signalling on LT TRM 10/1955 Vol 101-654 Article - on the improved control on the District Line .
The "Chatham" Connection to Moorgate TRM 08/1961 Vol 107-724 Article on connection between LCDR and Metropolitan widened lines with map.
The 0-4-4 Tank Locomotive TRM 05/1963 Vol 109-745 Article - including pictures of SER Q classNo.352, LSWR T1 class No.62, LSWR M7 class No.25, LB&SCR D3 class No.392, SM&AR Fairlie's Patent No.4 and Metropolitan R No.70.
The County of London Plan TRM 05-06/1944 Vol 90-551 Article - commentry on an article in 01/02 1944 issue of LCC proposals for London railways.
The Duke of Buckingham's Railways with special reference to the Brill line TRM 10/1935 Vol 77-460 Article - on the railways of the County of Buckingham around Aylesbury including map.
The East London Railway TRM 06/1953 Vol 99-626 Article - including map.
The First Tube Railway TRM 11-12/1943 Vol 89-548 Article - on tube railway from Tower Hill under the Thames to Vine Street opened in 1870.
The Maunsell Moguls, S.R.-3 TRM 09-10/1943 Vol 89-547 Article - classes "N1" "U" and "W", Metropolitan "L2".
The Metropolitan "T" stock TRM 11/1962 Vol 108-739 Article - on the "T" stock following withdrawal from passenger sevice.
The Metropolitan & Great Central Joint Line - 1 TRM 06/1960 Vol 106-710 Article - on the line with map.
The Metropolitan & Great Central Joint Line - 2 TRM 07/1960 Vol 106-711* Article - on the line and alterations being made. *1960 volume should be 106 but in this issue it is mis-printed vol 107.
The Metropolitan in its prime TRM 02/1963 Vol 109-742 Article with maps outlining its history.
The North London Line TRM 02/1964 Vol 110-754 Article - including the connections to London Transport with maps.
The Piccadilly Line Jubilee TRM 12/1956 Vol 102-668 Article - with map.
The pioneer underground railway TRM 01/1963 Vol 109-741 Article - centenary of the first section Paddington to Farringdon Street.
The Semaphore Signal-3 TRM 11-12/1945 Vol 91-560 Article - including picture of Metropolitan signal.
The South Acton and Aldwych Branch Lines TRM 12/1958 Vol 104-692 Article - with maps.
Trials trips on the Metropolitan in 1862 TRM 08/1962 Vol 108-736 Picture - of the first trial trip 24/05/1862 at Edgware Road Station including the Rt Hon W E Gladstone, and sketch of trial train 30/08/1862 passing Portland Road Station.
Tube Station Peculiarities TRM 03/1942 Vol 88-537 Article - on planning consideration given to users on the City & South London and others.
Two carriages make one locomotive TRM 01/1965 Vol 111-765 Article on new Acton works shunter L11.
Underground breakdown lorries TRM 01/1965 Vol 111-765 Article on new breakdown lorries (4 Leyland - 3 Trader) with 2 pictures of a Leyland.
Underground Centenary Celebrations TRM 07/1963 Vol 109-747 Article - the commemorative celebrations starting on May 23rd descibing the parade of locos and stock.
Underground Signalling in the Steam Days TRM 03-04/1947 Vol 93-568 Article - description of Metropolitan and District signalling from 1859.
Ventilation of London Tubes TRM 04/1954 Vol 100-636 Article - on the southern section of the Northern Line reduction of temperature programmes.
Victoria Line Contracts Placed TRM 06/1963 Vol 109-746 Article - on the Victoria line with proposed layout at Victoria Station.
Victoria Line Reaches Victoria TRM 05/1969 Vol 115-817 Article - on the open to Victoria on 7 March 1969.
Waterloo and Cty Tube Modernisation TRM 12/1940 Vol 86-522 Article on new stock starting service on 28/10/1940.
When the Circle was Steam Operated TRM 05-06/1944 Vol 90-551 Article - reprint of an article "The Romance of Modern London" from the English Illustrated Magazine of August 1893.


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