1960's Tube Train control gear in Secrets of the London Underground - Page 2 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

maxwell · 1st Jul 2022, 7:57 pm

Just seen the latest "Power" edition of this programme, very interesting from an electrical engineers point of view as I worked as a contractor for LUG back in the 1970s. Lucien gave an excellent demonstration of his MAR. Must have been an H&S headache to set up but well worth the inclusion in the programme.
Cheers.

Roger Ramjet · 2nd Jul 2022, 8:51 am

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Originally Posted by maxwell

Just seen the latest "Power" edition of this programme, very interesting from an electrical engineers point of view as I worked as a contractor for LUG back in the 1970s. Lucien gave an excellent demonstration of his MAR. Must have been an H&S headache to set up but well worth the inclusion in the programme.
Cheers.

Yep I watched it on CH5 last night & fully agree with Maxwell..... nice one Lucien ! Can't wait for next week when they feature signalling which is my favoroute topic.
Rog

dave walsh · 2nd Jul 2022, 11:42 am

I think you must mean the Yesterday Channel there Roger

. I saw the Greenwich program listed but channels are limited here on the Ramsbottom/Winter Hill Relay in the valley. I will try to view 0n line. Ch 5 did have another excellent scenic railway program last night followed by a documentary on the Lancaster Bomber. A visit to a crash site revealed a surprising amount of wreckage but there wasn't much radio related info. The importance of this aircraft to the war effort was emphsised very strongly along with crew losses. When the R1155 RX was very high profile on here a decade or so ago it was pointed out that the sets would only be in service for about 6 weeks on average. A sobering thought

Dave W.

peter_scott · 2nd Jul 2022, 12:21 pm

Lucien demonstrating his portable (100kg) MAR.

Radio Wrangler · 2nd Jul 2022, 12:58 pm

I recognise Lucien from his avatar, he's third from the left, in that cabinet....

David

peter_scott · 2nd Jul 2022, 1:06 pm

One bright spark recognises another!

Peter

1st Jul 2022, 7:57 pm	#21
maxwell Triode Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 31	Re: 1960's Tube Train control gear in Secrets of the London Underground Just seen the latest "Power" edition of this programme, very interesting from an electrical engineers point of view as I worked as a contractor for LUG back in the 1970s. Lucien gave an excellent demonstration of his MAR. Must have been an H&S headache to set up but well worth the inclusion in the programme. Cheers.

2nd Jul 2022, 11:42 am	#23
dave walsh Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ramsbottom (Nr Bury) Lancs or Bexhill (Nr Hastings) Sussex. Posts: 5,817	Re: 1960's Tube Train control gear in Secrets of the London Underground I think you must mean the Yesterday Channel there Roger. I saw the Greenwich program listed but channels are limited here on the Ramsbottom/Winter Hill Relay in the valley. I will try to view 0n line. Ch 5 did have another excellent scenic railway program last night followed by a documentary on the Lancaster Bomber. A visit to a crash site revealed a surprising amount of wreckage but there wasn't much radio related info. The importance of this aircraft to the war effort was emphsised very strongly along with crew losses. When the R1155 RX was very high profile on here a decade or so ago it was pointed out that the sets would only be in service for about 6 weeks on average. A sobering thought Dave W.

2nd Jul 2022, 12:21 pm	#24
peter_scott Dekatron Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edinburgh, UK. Posts: 3,274	Re: 1960's Tube Train control gear in Secrets of the London Underground Lucien demonstrating his portable (100kg) MAR. Attached Thumbnails __________________ http://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/c/PeterScott/videos

2nd Jul 2022, 12:58 pm	#25
Radio Wrangler Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fife, Scotland, UK. Posts: 22,868	Re: 1960's Tube Train control gear in Secrets of the London Underground I recognise Lucien from his avatar, he's third from the left, in that cabinet.... David __________________ Can't afford the volcanic island yet, but the plans for my monorail and the goons' uniforms are done

2nd Jul 2022, 1:06 pm	#26
peter_scott Dekatron Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edinburgh, UK. Posts: 3,274	Re: 1960's Tube Train control gear in Secrets of the London Underground One bright spark recognises another! Peter __________________ http://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/c/PeterScott/videos