C Stock Explorer

[TC95]

Details have been released about a farewell railtour for the C Stock on Sunday 13 April. I will definitley be going, and will be booking tickets first thing on Monday morning, when they are released. I believe they will sell out quickly.

Would anyone like to join me?

[The Orange One]

I do not like the C Stock very much - very bad memories from a Zone 1 Challenge. I was on one of the last, four I think? this evening. See The Triangle of Power - Part 1.

[TC95]

They we're never my favourites either but as a celebration on history, a once in a lifetime event. All previous history will go out the window for this unique event.

[nozzacook]

Over priced ride on a non interesting train. That will be quickly forgotten.

[tangy]

The full details are as follows:

Two special railtours are planned in conjunction with their final withdrawal. Details below:

The first will be on Sunday 12th April taking the C stock off the routes they usually worked by visiting Moorgate (0955)- Amersham- Harrow- Uxbridge- Acton Town- Northfields- Upminster- Hammersmith (via King's Cross).

A second railtour on the 29th June will the FINAL withdrawal of the C stock. This tour will be run over lines long associated with the class: Hammersmith- Moorgate- Wimbledon- Barking (via Edgware Road) then a full loop of the Circle back to Hammersmith. Once back at Hammersmith it will the end of the C stock.

Tickets, for the April railtour cost £40 and will be on sale from Monday 17th April by calling 0207 565 7298 or visit the LTM website.

[TC95]

Where did you find out about the second C Stock tour? I'll probably do both, but the first sounds more interesting

[Iain]

I'm pretty much in agreement with Nozza - I've ridden loads of C stocks, it's pretty unremarkable for me.

[Going Underground]

Seems the elders are in agreement, I will also be giving this one a miss but hope those that go enjoy it

[The Orange One]

The only vaguely good memory of a C Stock I possess is of myself riding from South Kensington to GPS via Aldgate at around 9pm on an almost empty train.

[The Raven]

I agree with Iain, AfroBoy, Orange One, Nozza and Kev. Horrible trains! The quicker they go the better!

Mind you the D-Stock however...

[The Orange One]

I like the D Stock, they're always well ventilated and a lovely ride. Superior acceleration to the 1973 Stock as well, which is always good to know when travelling between ECT and Hammersmith.

[Going Underground]

Agreed Glen they are simply "D lightful"

[The Orange One]

While the C Stock you would often C Stuck in tunnels for several hours.

[TC95]

The D Stock will be a sad sight to see leaving us, but nowhere near as sad as the A Stock's farewell was

[hopeful traveller]

I'm afraid I prefer a C Stock to a D Stock, the Dodgy District always fails me.