The London Transport, Corporation s emergency protective works include floodgates in tube tunnels, similar to those shown in the photograph, /,> piolecl the. underground laihcays front possible risk of flooding from the River Thames. sewers, or water mains in the event of bombing. The gales, which weigh about six tons, operate mechanically and uill not work when trains are in the affected area.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 255, 28 October 1939, Page 12
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62The London Transport, Corporation s emergency protective works include floodgates in tube tunnels, similar to those shown in the photograph, /,> piolecl the. underground laihcays front possible risk of flooding from the River Thames. sewers, or water mains in the event of bombing. The gales, which weigh about six tons, operate mechanically and uill not work when trains are in the affected area. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 255, 28 October 1939, Page 12
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