London Underground D78 Stock
The London Underground D78 Stock were a type of Sub-surface tube built by Metro Cammell. These ran on the District line and entered service January 28, 1980 and replaced the London Underground R stock. The D78 stock was in service until retirement in 2017. The trains were replaced by the S7 and S8 stock. They are commonly known as S stock.
London Underground D78 Stock Media
D78 stock interior as built, photograph taken during press run, 9 January 1980. Moquette was orange/brown rectangle pattern. Windows were non-opening; hopper ventilators were fitted after complaints of poor ventilation.
Single leaf doorway of D78 stock; photograph taken on press run.
London Underground D78 stock at Aldgate east
D stock Rail Adhesion train at Chalfont & Latimer station.
Interior before refurbishment
Interior of the prototype refurbished car
Interior after refurbishment
The exterior of a newly refurbished train at Ealing Common Depot in 2005
The D78 Stock and its replacement, the S7 Stock, at Ealing Broadway on the final day of D78 Stock operation.
Class 484 carriage 231 ready to enter service
