Poster; Farewell to steam on the Underground, by Tim Demuth, 1971

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Reference number	2016/129
Description	Poster with drawing of a steam locomotive on move and accompanying text
Artist	Tim Demuth
Dates	1971
Collection	Posters
Object type	Poster
Print code	471/2032M/3000 (2ch) 1500
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Steam locomotive Vehicles Tube
Completeness	83% 83% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	1016mm
  Descriptive size	Double royal

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Blue Maroon

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Object title	Farewell to steam on the Underground
  Text	Farewell / to Steam / ON THE UNDERGROUND / On Sunday, June 6 the last of the long line of standard-gauge steam locomotives which have served the / Underground since 1863 will make a farewell run on the Metropolitan Line. From the last ten year these / engines have been used solely to haul London Transport works trains and for shunting in depots. / The special commemorative ‘run’ will take place during the afternoon from Moorgate to Neasden Depot. / The train, hauled by a veteran 0-6-0 tank locomotive, will include many rarely-seen wagons. / A Souvenir Ticket (£1; children under 14, 50p) will be issued in limited numbers to admit you to the / platforms at Barbican or Farringdon, where you are invited to photograph this unique event. It also entitles / you to ride in a special follow-up train running directly to Neasden, and gives you the unlimited travel for / the day on Underground trains. Afterwards there is an Open Day featuring old and new Underground / rolling stock at Neasden Depot, to which the Souvenir Ticket gives admission. / Come and pay your respects at the end of an era. / Apply for your ticket by writing to the London Transport Fares Office, 55 Broadway, S.W.I. / You must apply beforehand (with remittance). / Remember, numbers have to be strictly limited and applications must be dealt on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. / A special full colour souvenir booklet ‘The Last Drop’ will be on sale (50p) at the show. / 1863-1971

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Artist	Tim Demuth, 1971
  Agency	Agency unknown,
  Printer	Riplay, 1971
  Publisher	London Transport , 1971