New railway carriages designed by British firms with a view to arriving at the ideal type for London underground rolling stock were tried privately on the Piccadilly Tube early last month. Those who travelled in them were enchanted with their concealed lighting, ornate decoration, automatic sliding doors, perfect ventilation, and quiet There was a grey carriage with oxidised silver fittings; a blue and gold car with aluminium fittings, and a blue and grey car with fitting* in copper. Certain features of each type wil: probably be taken to produce the ideal car.
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Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17721, 24 March 1923, Page 9
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