London Underground 1986 Stock

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Advertising sign promoting the public display and consultation on passengers' views of the three 1986 prototype London Underground tube trains, at Woodford station on the Central line.

The London Underground 1986 Tube Stock consisted of prototype electric multiple units that lead to the development of the 1992 Stock. Two prototypes were built by Metro-Cammell, and the third by BREL (subsequently ABB, Adtranz, now Bombardier Transportation).

The (then) London Transport were looking to the future, so they contracted for three different prototype trains to be built.

Externally the trains were designed to the familiar core design for tube trains, but internally there were subtle differences (eg: the armrests, wrap-around windows, lighting, and more) and through a series of public consultations passengers were invited to comment on which they preferred. To make their identification easier the prototypes were distinctively and individually coloured - red, green and blue.

The public consultation results show that the BREL-built green prototype was the favourite, and therefore the train provided the core design basis for the 1992 Stock.

The trains were used in service on the Jubilee Line until approximately 1989, when a derailment at Neasden resulted in the withdrawal of the stock. They also visited Woodford for a display on the Central line, and the Aldwych branch for an open day there. One car of the green train survives at the London Transport Museum's Acton Depot.

The Red 1986 prototype London Underground train at South Ealing station on the test track whilst undergoing trials.

The Green 1986 prototype London Underground train at South Ealing station on the test track whilst undergoing trials.

The Blue 1986 prototype London Underground train arriving at South Ealing station on the test track whilst undergoing trials.

Inside the Red 1986 prototype London Underground train when on public display at Woodford station.

Inside the Green 1986 prototype London Underground train when on public display at Woodford station.

Inside the Blue 1986 prototype London Underground train when on public display at Woodford station.

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