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Moquette sample - featuring same design used in the refurbishment of the Metropolitan A60/A62-stock

Unknowncirca 1995

London Transport Museum

London Transport Museum
United Kingdom

This design, manufactured by John Holdsworth and Co Limited, comprises an overlapping diamond pattern in dark blue and white with a maroon background. It was used during the mid-1990s on the Metropolitan line refurbishment of their 1960/1962 surface stock. Rolling stock refurbishment was carried out throughout the 1990s. On the Metropolitan line, removable seat covers were introduced to reduce disruption when seats are soiled or damaged. The refurbishment was also intended to create a better and brighter travelling environment for Passengers. Lighting was improved and trains made 'see through' by being given windows at the end.

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  • Title: Moquette sample - featuring same design used in the refurbishment of the Metropolitan A60/A62-stock
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: circa 1995
  • Physical Dimensions: 300mm, 210mm
  • Subject Keywords: Moquette, Metropolitan line
  • Type: Moquette sample
  • External Link: Record in London Transport Museum Collections Online
  • Reference number: 1997/2993/52
  • Physical Description: Sample of an upholstered seat cover with a geometrical pattern of repeating rhombus-shaped motifs in blue, red and white and horizontal and vertical black and blue lines, used on Metropolitan "A" Stock. Appears to be composed of wool and nylon, fashioned into cut and loop pile and coloured navy, light grey, light blue and maroon. Label adhered to fabric reads "Metropolitan "A" Stock, H, 745-XY/O".
  • Item location: Acton Depot
London Transport Museum

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