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  • When was the first escalator installed on the Underground?

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  • The first two escalators on London's Underground entered service at Earl's Court station on 4 October 1911. A further 20 were installed at 9 other stations by 1915. They were Seeburger type 'A' machines with flat surfaces to the steps and a side 'Shunt' exit at the landing.
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  • Escalators and passenger conveyors / by C. W. Hardie, London Transport (1975)
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