[MOC] 1973 Tube Stock

[Hod Carrier]

Here's a design I've been tinkering with for a while in the hope it might become something, but I think it's probably reached the end of the road. It's the 1973 Tube Stock (1973TS) used by London Underground on the Piccadilly Line. If you've ever landed at Heathrow Airport and caught the Tube into town you will have travelled on one of these trains. They are now coming towards the end of their lives as the new 2024TS that will replace them is currently under test, so catch them while you can.

I've designed two versions of the train; the original "as built" condition and the later refurbished train in the corporate red/white/blue colours of London Underground. There is a motor and drive to potentially make the model move, but the small size and construction methods used means that fitting some sort of power and control has proved to be a much harder nut to crack. As a consequence, I probably won't end up building it.

Edited March 10 by Hod Carrier
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[Toastie]

@Hod Carrier

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Thorsten

[Hod Carrier]

All sorted now. I wasn't aware that BBCode had been disabled as I haven't posted for a while.

Edited March 10 by Hod Carrier

[bogieman]

Great rendition. I was in London in November and road that line several times. Amazed at how long those have been in service.

[Feuer Zug]

Nicely done. They are a good rendition of the stalwart Tube stock.

[zephyr1934]

Amazing work, especially the tricky gentle curves. They look great

[Shiva]

Nice looking Tube train :)

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Every time you do it again ...you are an artist no doubt!

[Sérgio]

The round shape with straight bricks is well done! great job!

[Hod Carrier]

Thank you, everyone. Your feedback is most generous.

The shaping was a bit tricky to achieve and meant that the body has been built-up in sections which will probably make it structurally weak. I've tried my best to address any weak points but it will need to be test built to check how well it would hold up. I'll be keeping my eyes open for any innovations in the power and control arena to see if anything comes along that might fit this model.