The London Underground Electric Train

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The London Underground Electric Train
The London Underground Electric Train tells the story of the development of electric traction on the London Underground railways. Each chapter combines technical knowledge, historical context and practical experiences from those working on the Underground with many illustrations showing how the basics were developed and what trains looked like through the years of their development.

The history of underground lines since the opening of the first deep-level underground rail system in the world in 1890: the City & South London Railway
Evolution of train design, including power, lighting, heating and design of the Underground cars
Development of operational, engineering and safety devices on trains