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Photo of the Refurbished Shunting Control Desk on a 1973 Tube Stock UNDM Car

This is the new shunting control panel provided on the outer end of each 1973 Tube Stock UNDM car.  On the left is the key operated selector switch giving forward or reverse movement.  Next are three buttons for overload and MA set and trip.  The use of MG on the labels is incorrect as the 1973 Tube Stock has motor alternators, not motor generators.  The last train on the Underground to have motor generators was the 1959 Stock.

Next, is the traction/brake controller with a small push button on top of the centre spindle, which is used to operate the deadman facility.  The controller only allows train speed to operate up to "series" configuration, about 20 mph.  On the right are three indicator lights showing "This Cab On", "Other Cab On" and "Passenger Emergency OK".  Finally, the large red button is to operate the whistle.

All this equipment is located under a perch seat at the end of the car.  The cover is locked shut when out of use and is linked to an alarm system in the cab which shows if the cover has been opened.

Photo kindly supplied by "Tube Troll".

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