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Limited edition of
431
1931 Metropolitan Electric Tramways Type UCC
Feltham 319, 321-329, 332-375 series
In
1929 two prototypes of the new modern trams, numbered 320 and 330 were
delivered to London's Metropolitan Electric Tramways (MET), a subsidary
of the Undeground Group. They were built by Union Construction Company
of Feltham, Middlesex. They were the prototypes for the new class of the
most modern London trams, called UCC or "Felthams". In August
1930 an order was placed to UCC for 100 new trams, 54 for Metropolitan
and 46 for another Underground Group subsidary, London United Tramways
(LUT). The bodies were constructed at Feltham and taken to LUT Fulwell
depot where the trucks and electrical equipment were fitted. First MET
Felthams entered service on 1 February 1931 on route 40 and Feltham was
delivered on 29 October 1931. The whole class was numbered 319, 321-329
and 332-375. The Felthams also operated on routes 21 and 29, in conjunction
with LCC cars, so all cars were fitted with body mounted plough carriers.
The MET cars were allocated to Finchley and Wood Green depots and were
painted in Underground Group red and broken white colors.
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and destination signs
Scale 1:43
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431-1
1931 London United Tramways Type UCC Feltham
351-395 series
The first LUT Felthams were delivered to Hanwell depot in
1931 and entered service on route 7 from Uxbridge to Shepherds Bush. They
were also used on route 55 on Sundays. The LUT cars had no plough carriers.
Route 7 was converted to trolleybus operation in November 1936 under London
Transport management and ex-LUT Felthams were fitted with plough carriers
and moved to Telford Avenue and Brixton Hill depots for work on South
London services 8,10,16,18 and 20.
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Scale 1:43
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431-2
1931 London Transport Type UCC Feltham 2066-2165
series - 1933-39 livery
In
June 1933 London Passenger Transport Board came into operational existence
and the MET and LUT Felthams were renumbered 2066-2119 (ex-MET cars) and
2120-2165 (ex-LUT). All cars were repainted in the new standard red and
pale primrose colors and ex-LUT cars were eqiupped with plough carriers
in 1936. All class was transferred to the south of the Thames between
1936 and 1938 when ex-MET and LUT routes were convered to trolleybus operation.
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Scale 1:43
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25
431-3
1931 London Transport Class UCC Feltham -
1946-49 livery
Between 1936 and 1938 all London Transport Felthams were allocated to
the Telford Avenue and Brixton Hill depots, serving South London routes
at Tooting, Streatham, Purley and Brixton. At this time the route stencils
were replaced by destination blinds and quick release air brakes were
installed. During World War 2 two Felthams (Nos. 2109 and 2113) were destroyed
as a result of enemy action. After the war London Transport had announced
that the remainder of the trams were to be replaced by diesel buses instead
of trolleybuses, however the 102-mile reminder of the tram system lasted
until 1950 when the "Operation Tramaway" was announced. In the
post-war years all Felthams retained the headlamp masks which had been
fitted upon outbreak the war.
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Scale 1:43
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25
431-4
1931 London Transport Class UCC Feltham -
1949-51 livery
Within 1949 the front exit on all Felthams was abandoned and dash notice
and warning light was removed. In September 1949, Feltham No. 2099 was
sent to Leeds for trial and soon many Felthams were prepared for their
journey to Leeds. The final demise of the Felthams in London cames at
stage 3 of "Operation Tramways" in April 1951 when last 40 cars
were withdrawn with the closure of routes to Purley, Thornton Heath and
Croydon.
Available Options for car numbers and destination signs
Scale 1:43
Available NOW
For Customers in Great Britain this model available through East
Lancs Model Tramway Supplies
Customers from other countries can order this model directly through SPTC
or through our INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES.