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Heritage Train Journeys: Piccadilly Sunday Special

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  • Sunday 9 June 2024, all day

Event description

Step aboard a beautifully restored 1938 burgundy Underground train and be treated to a trip across central London on the Piccadilly line. Passengers will travel from Acton Town station along the central London section of the Piccadilly line all the way to Oakwood station. The journey will take approximately 50 minutes. For those wishing to start their travels in north London there are single tickets from Oakwood station to Acton Town. 

Hear from an expert museum curator about the work and care that goes into maintaining an 86-year-old train. In addition, at one station you will be able to take part in a mini talk about the architect Charles Holden and how his innovative station design has played a major role in shaping the appearance of London.

At the other station guests will be able to shop for transport collectibles at a special pop-up stall run by the London Transport Museum Friends.

Image gallery

Heritage train carriage interior
Heritage 1938 train at North Ealing station
A crowd of people watch a heritage train arrive at Acton Town station

Journeys

Single journey departure times

The route for this event is between Acton Town station and Oakwood station and runs for around 50 minutes. You can book from the single journey options below:

  • Journey 1: Departs Acton Town station 10:10
  • Journey 2: Departs Oakwood station 11:50
  • Journey 3: Departs Acton Town station 14:20
  • Journey 4: Departs Oakwood station 16:10
  • Journey 5: Departs Acton Town station 18:40
  • Journey 6: Departs Oakwood station 20:10

The cars

Stewards will be on board the train throughout the journey.

There is no reserved seating for this event, but you can choose a car: 

Pink - Orange - Green - Blue

The Pink car will be at the front of the train departing from Acton Town, and the Blue car will be at the front for journey departing Oakwood station.

The doors will only open at Acton Town and Oakwood stations.

Tickets

  • Adults: £22
  • Concessions: £14
  • Children 4-17: £10
  • Children (under 3): Free, no ticket required

Under 11s will need to be accompanied by an adult and children under 3 must sit on an adults lap.

Note: your ticket is only valid for this particular journey. Please ensure you tap onto the TfL network when making your way to and from this event.

About the 1938 stock

The 1938 Stock was the first kind of Tube train to have all of the electrical equipment underneath the floor, combining the latest technology of the era with quintessential late 1930s style.

These trains served London, on several deep-level Tube lines, for half a century. The beautifully restored electrified train is made up of four cars complete with green and red moquette seating, grab handles and distinctive Art Deco light fittings.

Event FAQs

  • Is my ticket valid for travel to Acton?

    No, your ticket is only valid for the advertised trip between Acton Town station and Oakwood station, at the time displayed on your ticket.

  • About your ticket

    Your ticket will be emailed to you. Please bring a copy of the ticket (preferably on an electronic device) to show to our team, who will scan your ticket in the station ticket hall on the day of the event.

    Please arrive a minimum of 20 minutes before the departure time stated on your ticket.

    If you have any problems with your ticket or need to make a change to your bookings, please contact us.

    We operate a standard policy of no refunds and exchanges from 14 days prior to the event.

  • Is there step-free access?

    The Tube cars we are using are from the 1930s, so there could be a step up or down of up to 1 foot. If you need to use a ramp to board the train, this can be arranged – please let us know in advance by emailing [email protected]

    Acton Town station has step-free access to the platforms. 

  • Are there toilets?

    There are public toilets available at the stations, but none are available on the train.

  • Is there food and drink?

    Refreshments are available from local cafes in Acton Town and Oakwood before your train departs.

    Please note that no food or drink can be taken onto the train, except bottled water.

  • Where is the meeting point?

    Please note there are two meetings points. Please check your ticket carefully to see which station your ticket departs from.

    If departing from Acton Town: The meeting point is inside Acton Town station, located on Gunnersbury Lane, London W3 8HN.

    Please note that this journey does not leave from the London Transport Museum Depot in Acton, which will be closed.

    If departing from Oakwood: The meeting point is inside Oakwood Tube station, located on Bramley Rd, London, N14 4UT

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