Revolution Trains have revealed the first livery sample for their N Gauge 1938 tube stock. The first RTR underground stock to be produced in N Gauge, the first livery sample represents the units at the end of their service lives whilst in use on the Isle of Wight.
Over 1100 cars of 1938 stock were built with additional cars built/converted during the 1950s to supplement the original batch. The 38 stock was primarily designed for “deep” tube lines on the Bakerloo, Northern, Piccadilly and Central lines though 38 stock was also used on the East London sub-surface line during the 1970s. Despite being deep tube stock the 1938 stock regularly ran above ground particularly at the northern ends of the Northern and Bakerloo lines alongside sub-surface and mainline stock. The final 1938 stock was withdrawn from service by London Underground in 1988 following 50 years of service with a 4 car set preserved by London Underground.
Despite the long service on LU lines in 1988 10 pairs of 38 stock were sold to BR for future use on the Isle of Wight. This saw the 1938 stock slightly modified for use on the IoW where they saw a remarkable further 30+ years of service with the final sets withdrawn in January 2021.
The Revolution Trains model will feature highly detailed bodyshells, separate flush-glazing, moulded interiors with and saloon lighting in one vehicle as due to the small size of the models, it is not possible to incorporate a low profile mechanism in the powered vehicle. Both vehicles feature functional head & tail lights.
Pre-orders can be placed now from Revolution Trains directly
Our thanks to Revolution Trains for allowing NGN to photograph the samples.
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