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I am currently constructing a British based model railway. Based in the 1960's, the layout also includes a London Transport section. The LT station being adjacent to the BR one. As such, I am building a number of LT models.
This layout is only in the early stages, so as yet, I can only display a few pictures of the stock I have already built. The site will be updated as work progresses.
Completed so far are a Metropolitan Railway Bo-Bo electric No.8 'Sherlock Holmes', a Battery Electric, a set of four Dreadnought carriages, a three car P stock unit, a three car 1938 tube stock unit, a lightly modified Bachmann Pannier Tank and a four car Metropolitan A60 unit. As I now have three locomotives, I have decided to start building some of the service stock. So far, I have built some Ballast Wagons and a BR type brake van and a Cravens type brake van, but will include some open bogie wagons, rail wagons and cable wagons.
EFE have produced some tube stock, the first type is the 1938 stock in various liveries and has been followed by some 1959/62 stock, also in various liveries. It's just typical that someone should do this after I have just built some 1938 stock! However, such is life. Fortunately, both Metro Models and Branchlines supply motorising kits for the EFE stock. I have purchased some 1938 and 1959 stock and successfully motorised both units. As I have 4 car units, I have motorised both 'A' and 'D' end cars.
After a bit of a lull in construction, I will attempt some 1934 standard tube stock, some R47 or F surface stock as well as a Met. E Class loco, one of which survived into Engineering Stock as L44 and is now preserved.
Availability of LT Models and Accessories
I am often asked where you can obtain UndergrounD models from and what is available. As such, I have compiled a list of items that I know have been produced. Strangely enough, I think you'll be surprised that there is actually quite a lot of items available for this very popular but rarely modelled British railway system, as the following list will show. I have included all items known to have been produced, but some manufacturers and suppliers are no longer in business. I have included them as sometimes these items come up on the secondhand market, such as swapmeets, eBay or the like. In addition to kits, Metro Models, Radley Models and Silver Fox can offer some of their products as completed RTR items.
The list comprises of products and suppliers. The product list is sub-divided and you can jump to particular sections by using the quick link headings. If you want to jump straight to the suppliers list, click here!
Thanks go to both John Polley of Metro Models, Phil Radley of Radley Models and John Hazleton of Silver Fox Models who have kept me updated with their products.
Locomotives Tube Stock Surface Stock Carriages Service Stock Motors, Wheels, Electrical, etc.
Buildings Track & Lineside Paint & Transfers
| ITEM | Ref. Code | Supplier | Type |
| LOCOMOTIVES | |||
| 1905 Distict Locomotive | Silver Fox | Kit | |
| 1905 Distict Locomotive, with Motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| 1905 Distict Locomotive, without Motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| Metropolitan Bo-Bo (white metal) | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| Metropolitan Bo-Bo (resin, with motor) | Radley Models | Kit | |
| Metropolitan Bo-Bo (white metal, with motor) | Radley Models | Kit | |
| Met. Bo-Bo Nameplates | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | |
| No.1 John Lyon | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | |
| No.2 Thomas Lord | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | |
| No.3 Sir Ralph Verney | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | |
| No.4 Lord Byron | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | |
| No.5 John Hamden | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | |
| No.6 William Penn | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | |
| No.8 Sherlock Holmes | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | |
| No.9 John Milton | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | |
| No.10 W. E. Gladstone | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | |
| No.12 Sarah Siddons | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | |
| No.14 Benjamin Disraeli | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | |
| No.15 Wembley | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | |
| No.16 Oliver Goldsmith | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | |
| No.17 Florence Nightingale | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | |
| No.18 Michael Faraday | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | |
| No.19 John Wycliffe | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | |
| Metropolitan E Class 0-4-4T | South Eastern Finecast | Kit | |
| Metropolitan F Class 0-6-2T | South Eastern Finecast | Kit | |
| Metropolitan K Class 2-6-4T | South Eastern Finecast | Kit | |
| Peckett 0-6-0 Saddle Tank | ?, Radley Models | Kit | |
| Sentinel Diesel 0-6-0DH (DL81-DL83) | Judith Edge Kits | Kit | |
| Ex-GWR Pannier Tank L94 | Not Available | Bachmann | RTR |
| Ex-GWR Pannier Tank L95, limited edition for Kernow Models | 2007 | Bachmann | RTR |
| L11 Acton Works Shunter | TK019 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| L11 Acton Works Shunter, body only | Radley Models | Kit | |
| Battery Electric | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| Battery Electric (resin), with motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| Battery Electric (white metal), with motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| Battery Electric (resin), body only | Radley Models | Kit | |
| L126 & L127 | Radley Models | Kit | |
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| TUBE STOCK | |||
| 1927 Standard Stock 3 Car Set, consists of DM, Trailer and Control Trailer. Limited Edition set. | MM101A/B/C | Metro Models | RTR |
| 1927 Stock Standard Trailer | Radley Models | Kit | |
| 1931 Stock DM, with Motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| 1931 Stock DM, without Motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| 1934 Stock Driving Motor | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| 1934 Stock Trailer | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| 1934 Stock Etched Brass Grille for motor car | ? | ||
| 1934 Stock DM, with Motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| 1934 Stock DM, without Motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| 1934 Stock Trailer | Radley Models | Kit | |
| 1934 Stock Trailer, body only | Radley Models | Kit | |
| Standard Stock Control Trailer | Radley Models | Kit | |
| Standard Stock Trailer Car, Red/Cream window surrounds | TK006 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| Standard Stock Control Trailer, Red/Cream window surrounds | TK007 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| Standard Stock Driving Motor, BR Blue/Grey Isle of Wight | TK011 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| Standard Stock Control Trailer, BR Blue/Grey Isle of Wight | TK013 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| Standard Stock DM, Ballast Motor Car, Engineering Grey | TK014 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| Standard Stock DM, Ballast Motor Car, Engineering Red | TK015 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| Standard Stock DM, Ballast Motor Car, Engineering Yellow | TK016 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| 1935 Experimental Stock, Streamline, with Motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| 1935 Experimental Stock, Streamline, without Motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| 1935 Experimental Stock, Streamline, body only | Radley Models | Kit | |
| 1935 Experimental Stock, Streamline Double Set, with Motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| 1935 Experimental Stock, Flat End, with Motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| 1935 Experimental Stock, Flat End, without Motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| 1935 Experimental Stock, Flat End, body only | Radley Models | Kit | |
| 1935 Experimental Stock DM | TK033 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| 1938 Stock DM, 1950's Red | TK030 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| 1938 Stock Trailer Car, 1950's Red | TK031 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| 1938 Stock Trailer Car, Aluminium (operated in 1960 Stock trains) | TK032 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| 1938 Stock DM Weedkilling Train, Engineering yellow | TK034 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| 1938 Stock Driving Motor | Not Available | Pirate Models (N/A) | Kit |
| 1938 Stock Trailer | Not Available | Pirate Models (N/A) | Kit |
| 1938 Stock Driving Motor | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| 1938 Stock Trailer | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| 1938 Stock DM 'A' End (Northern Line), car no.10180 | E80001 | EFE | Static Model |
| 1938 Stock Trailer (Northern Line), car no. 012276 | E80301 | EFE | Static Model |
| 1938 Stock DM 'D' End (Northern Line), car no. 11180 | E80101 | EFE | Static Model |
| 1938 Stock NDM (Northern Line), car no. 12118 | E80201 | EFE | Static Model |
| 1938 Stock DM 'A' End (Bakerloo Line), car no. 10072 | E80002 | EFE Jan/Feb 2003 | Static Model |
| 1938 Stock Trailer (Bakerloo Line), car no. 012204 | E80302 | EFE Jan/Feb 2003 | Static Model |
| 1938 Stock DM 'D' End (Bakerloo Line), car no. 11072 | E80102 | EFE Jan/Feb 2003 | Static Model |
| 1938 Stock NDM (Bakerloo Line), car no. 12098 | E80202 | EFE Jan/Feb 2003 | Static Model |
| 1938 Stock DM 'A' End (Piccadilly Line), car no. 10020 | E80003 | EFE | Static Model |
| 1938 Stock Trailer (Piccadilly Line), car no. 012168 | E80303 | EFE | Static Model |
| 1938 Stock DM 'D' End (Piccadilly Line), car no. 11020 | E80103 | EFE | Static Model |
| 1938 Stock NDM (Piccadilly Line), car no. 12100 | E80203 | EFE | Static Model |
| 1938 Stock - Metropolitan East London Line 4 car set, consists of DM 'A' Car, car no. 10082, DM 'D' Car, car no. 11082, Trailer Car, car no. 012213 and NDM Car, car no. 12079 | E99931 | EFE 2007 | Static Model |
| NOTE: The EFE models are static die cast items. They can be motorised and Metromodels can do this for you. See the link at the end of the section. | |||
| 1938 Stock Driving Motor | Not Available | Pirate Models (N/A) | Kit |
| 1956 Stock DM, Aluminium | TK040 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| 1956 Stock Trailer Car, Aluminium | TK041 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| 1959 Stock DM 'A' End (Northern Line) Red/White/Blue, car no. 1028 | E80402 | EFE | Static Model |
| 1959 Stock DM 'D' End (Northern Line) Red/White/Blue, car no. 1029 | E80702 | EFE | Static Model |
| 1959 Stock Trailer Car (Northern Line) Red/White/Blue, car no. 2028 | E80502 | EFE | Static Model |
| 1959 Stock NDM Car (Northern Line) Red/White/Blue, car no. 9029 | E80602 | EFE | Static Model |
| 1959/62 Stock Trailer | Not Available | Pirate Models (N/A) | Kit |
| 1959/62 Stock DM | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| 1959/62 Stock Trailer | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| 1959 Stock DM, Aluminium | TK003 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| 1959 Stock Trailer Car, Alumimiun | TK026 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| 1959 Stock DM, Underground Green Pilot Motor Livery | TK004 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| 1959 Stock Trailer Car, Underground Green Pilot Motor Livery | TK027 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| 1959 Stock DM, Red/White/Blue | TK005 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| 1959 Stock Trailer Car, Red/White/Blue | TK028 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| 1959 Stock DM, LU Heritage Livery | TK025 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| 1959 Stock Trailer Car, LU Heritage Livery | TK029 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| 1960 Cravens Stock DM, Aluminium | TK001 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| 1960 Cravens Stock DM, Red/Cream window surrounds | TK002 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| 1962 Stock DM 'A' End (Central Line), car no. 1742 | E80002 | EFE | Static Model |
| 1962 Stock DM 'D' End (Central Line) car no. 1277 | E80501 | EFE | Static Model |
| 1962 Stock Trailer (Central Line) car no. 2742 | E81102 | EFE | Static Model |
| 1962 Stock NDM Car (Central Line) car no. 9743 | E81002 | EFE | Static Model |
| 1962 Stock - Central Line 4 car set, consists of DM 'A' Car, car no. 1742, DM 'D' Car, car no. 1743, Trailer Car, car no. 2742 and NDM Car, car no. 9743 | E99929 | EFE | Static Model |
| 1967/72 Stock DM - Aluminium | MM001A | Metro Models | RTR |
| 1967/72 Stock DM - Aluminium | MM002A | Metro Models | RTR |
| 1967/72 Stock Trailer - Aluminium | MM003A | Metro Models | RTR |
| 1967/72 Stock DM - Red/White/Blue | MM001B | Metro Models | RTR |
| 1967/72 Stock DM - Red/White/Blue | MM002B | Metro Models | RTR |
| 1967/72 Stock Trailer - Red/White/Blue | MM003B | Metro Models | RTR |
| 1992 Stock DM - Central Line - Red/White/Blue | MM004A | Metro Models | RTR |
| 1992 Stock DM - Central Line - Red/White/Blue | MM005A | Metro Models | RTR |
| 1992 Stock Trailer - Central Line - Red/White/Blue | MM006A | Metro Models | RTR |
| 1992 Stock DM - Waterloo & City | MM004B | Metro Models | RTR |
| 1992 Stock DM - Waterloo & City | MM005B | Metro Models | RTR |
| 1992 Stock Trailer - Waterloo & City | MM006B | Metro Models | RTR |
| 1995 Stock DM - Northern Line - Red/White/Blue | MM007A | Metro Models | RTR |
| 1995 Stock DM - Northern Line - Red/White/Blue | MM008A | Metro Models | RTR |
| 1995 Stock Trailer - Northern Line - Red/White/Blue | MM009A | Metro Models | RTR |
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| Seat Set for Tube Trains | Radley Models | Kit | |
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| SURFACE STOCK | |||
| A60/A62 Stock Driving Motor | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| A60/A62 Stock Driving Motor, with Motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| A60/A62 Stock Driving Motor, without Motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| A60/A62 Stock Driving Motor, body only with Flushglaze | Radley Models | Kit | |
| A60/A62 Stock Trailer | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| A60/A62 Stock Trailer | Radley Models | Kit | |
| A60/A62 Stock Trailer, body only with Flushglaze | Radley Models | Kit | |
| NOTE: A60 Stock can be made either into original or re-furbished versions | |||
| C69 Stock | ? | Kemco/Modelmaster | Kit & RTR |
| C69 Stock | LBC/DC Kits | Kit | |
| C77 Stock | LBC/DC Kits | Kit | |
| CO/CP Stock DM, LT Red | TK020A | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| CO/CP Stock DM, LT Red | TK020B | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| CO/CP Stock Trailer Car, LT Red | TK039 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| D78 Stock | C69 Stock | Kemco/Modelmaster | Kit & RTR |
| F Stock Double Ended Driving Motor (1920 District) | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| F Stock Double Ended Driving Motor (1920 District), with motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| F Stock Double Ended Driving Motor (1920 District), without motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| F Stock Double Ended Driving Motor (1920 District), body only | Radley Models | Kit | |
| F Stock Single Ended Driving Motor (1920 District) | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| F Stock Single Ended Driving Motor (1920 District), with Motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| F Stock Single Ended Driving Motor (1920 District), without Motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| F Stock Single Ended Driving Motor (1920 District), body only | Radley Models | Kit | |
| F Stock Trailer (1920 District) | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| F Stock Trailer (1920 District) | Radley Models | Kit | |
| F Stock Trailer (1920 District), body only | Radley Models | Kit | |
| Q23 Stock Driving Motor | LBC/DC Kits | Kit | |
| Q23 Stock DM | TK037 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| Q27 Stock Driving Motor | LBC/DC Kits | Kit | |
| Q27 Stock Trailer | ? | LBC/DC Kits | Kit |
| Q27 (K) Stock DM, LT Red | TK009 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| Q27 (L) Stock Trailer Car, LT Red | TK010 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| Q35 Trailer Car | LBC/DC Kits | Kit | |
| Q38 Stock Driving Motor | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| Q38 Stock Driving Motor, with motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| Q38 Stock Driving Motor, without motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| Q38 Stock Driving Motor, body only | Radley Models | Kit | |
| Q38 Stock Trailer | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| Q38 Stock Trailer | Radley Models | Kit | |
| Q38 Stock Trailer, body only | Radley Models | Kit | |
| Q38 Stock Driving Motor | ? | LBC/DC Kits | Kit |
| Q38 Stock Trailer | LBC/DC Kits | Kit | |
| Q38 Stock DM, LT Red | TK022 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| Q38 Stock DM, LT Red | TK023 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| Q38 Stock Trailer Car | TK038 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| Q38 Stock DM, Ballast Motor Car, Engineering Yellow | TK024 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| R Stock Trailer | Radley Models | ||
| R46 Stock DM, Aluminium | TK021 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| R47 Stock | LBC/DC Kits | Kit TBA | |
| R49 Stock DM, Aluminium | TK035 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| R49 Stock Trailer Car, Aluminium | TK036 | Street Level Models | Card Kit |
| T Stock (1927) 6 Compartment Driving Motor | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| T Stock (1927) 6 Compartment Driving Motor, with Motor | Radley Models | Kit | |
| T Stock (1927) 8 Compartment Driving Trailer | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| T Stock (1927) 8 Compartment Driving Trailer | Radley Models | Kit | |
| T Stock (1927) 9 Compartment Third 'Dreadnought' Trailer | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| Acton Shuttle, body only with floor seat unit | Radley Models | Kit | |
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| MOTORS, WHEELS, electrics, etc. | |||
| Tenshodo WB26B SPUD Motor Bogie | ACC001 | Metro Models | |
| Tenshodo SPUD brass worm gears (2) | ACC034 | Metro Models | |
| Tenshodo Spud nylon axle gears (2) | ACC035 | Metro Models | |
| Tenshodo WB26B SPUD Motor Bogie + Bogie Collar Surround | ACC002 | Metro Models | |
| Tenshodo/Endo SPUD Motor Bogie Collar (Metro Models) | ACC003 | Metro Models | |
| Trailing Bogie c/w Romford 10.5mm wheels (Metro Models) | ACC004 | Metro Models | |
| Romford 10.5mm Wheels | ACC005 | Metro Models | |
| Coupling Bar - 1992 Stock | ACC030 | Metro Models | |
| Coupling Bar - 1995/6 Stock | ACC031 | Metro Models | |
| Bogie Sideframe with Shoe Beam - 1992, 1995/6 Stock | ACC032 | Metro Models | |
| Bogie Sideframe without Shoe Beam - 1992, 1995/6 Stock | ACC033 | Metro Models | |
| Metro Models EFE DIY Motorising Unit | EFE100 | Metro Models | |
| Metro Models to Motorising Your EFE Tube Train Service | EFE101 | Metro Models | |
| Branchlines EFE DIY Motorising Unit | Branchlines | ||
| Interior Lights fitting service | EFE200 | Metro Models | |
| Directional Head and Tail Light Fitting Service | EFE201 | Metro Models | |
| 1934 Stock Sideframe | Radley Models | Kit | |
| F Stock Sideframe | Radley Models | Kit | |
| Q38 Sideframes | Radley Models | Kit | |
| Q Stock/Acton Shuttle Sideframes | Radley Models | Kit | |
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| CARRIAGES | |||
| Metropolitan Railway 6 Comp 1st | Roxey Mouldings | Kit | |
| Metropolitan Railway 8 Comp 3rd | Roxey Mouldings | Kit | |
| Metropolitan Railway 6 Comp Brake 3rd | Roxey Mouldings | Kit | |
| Metropolitan Railway 7 Comp Composite | Roxey Mouldings | Kit | |
| Metropolitan Railway 7 Comp Brake 3rd | Roxey Mouldings | Kit | |
| 7 Comp. All First Dreadnought | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| Dreadnought 2nd Class | Radley Models | Kit | |
| 9 Comp. All Third Dreadnought | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| Dreadnought 3rd Class | Radley Models | Kit | |
| 7 Comp. Brake Third | Not Available | Harrow Model Shop | Kit |
| Dreadnought Brake 3rd | Radley Models | Kit | |
| Dreadnought Brake 3rd 6 Comp | Radley Models | Kit | |
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| SERVICE STOCK | |||
| Brake Van (B.557 Type) | South Eastern Finecast | Kit | |
| Brake Van (B.557 Type), Bachmann re-spray | RM43B | Radley Models | RTR |
| Brake Van (Ex-BR Type) | Bachmann | RTR | |
| Brake Van (Ex-BR Type), Bachmann re-spray | RM43A | Radley Models | RTR |
| Brake Van (Ex-BR Type), Bachmann re-spray, Red | RM43 | Radley Models | RTR |
| 3 Plank Wagon | South Eastern Finecast | Kit | |
| Rail Carriers (2) and Ballast Wagons (2) | RM44 | Radley Models | RTR |
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| PAINT & TRANSFERS | |||
| Met. Rly Loco Maroon | P861 | Precision Paints | |
| LT Derby Red | C160 | Cherry Paints | |
| LT Bullock Maroon | C162 | Cherry Paints | |
| LT Rail Red | C163 | Cherry Paints | |
| LT Ayers Red (bus red) | C164 | Cherry Paints | |
| LT Ayers Red (bus red) | 106 | Railmatch | |
| Met. Brown | C166 | Cherry Paints | |
| Aluminium | P983 | Precision Paints | |
| Aluminium | 413 | Railmatch | |
| Silver (suggested) | No.11 | Humbrol | |
| French Blue (suggested) | No.14 | Humbrol | |
| Bright Red (suggested) | No.19 | Humbrol | |
| Crimson (suggested) | No.20 | Humbrol | |
| White (suggested) | No.22 | Humbrol | |
| Yellow (suggested) |