Heritage Train Journeys: Summer Special
- Saturday 20 July 2024, all day
- Sunday 21 July 2024, all day
Event description
Join us for this two-day event to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the extension of the Metropolitan Line out to Uxbridge from Harrow-on-the-Hill station. Journey on our beautifully restored Art Deco-style 1938 tube train, with special trips between Uxbridge to Harrow-on-the Hill. On arrival, collect your souvenir factsheet and meet a costumed actor playing the pioneer in station architecture, Charles Holden, who designed both Acton Town and Uxbridge stations. You’ll also have the chance to enjoy a busker performance at Uxbridge station.
The world’s first underground railway opened in 1863 in London, and ever since, the Tube has grown to become an iconic part of life in London for both residents and visitors. At the turn of the 20th century, London was quickly growing in size and population and consequently London’s transport network had to grow too.
More details coming soon.
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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.
Location
Uxbridge Underground Station
High Street
Uxbridge
UB8 1JZ
United Kingdom