From 5 to 7 September, London Transport Museum will be celebrating Railway 200 and Transport for London’s 25th anniversary, TfL25. Guests will be transported back in time as they travel on the Metropolitan line on a beautifully restored art deco-style 1938 train. Ticket holders will have a chance to immerse themselves in London’s transport story, meet a character based on architect Charles Holden and hear about the links between Holden’s design and art deco-style.
On Saturday, the 1938 train will be heading to Watford Underground station, which this year also has a special birthday as it celebrates 100 years since the opening in 1925. In addition, transport enthusiasts will enjoy travelling via the North Curve, a rarely used section of track of the Metropolitan line which connects Croxley and Rickmansworth and bypasses Moor Park station.
On Sunday, these special heritage train journeys will coincide with the popular annual Amersham Heritage Day to be held in Amersham town.
Journey options include:
- Friday 5 September: Amersham – Harrow-on-the-Hill – Amersham (returns with singles available for first and last trips that start/end Harrow-on-the-Hill)
- Saturday 6 September: Amersham – Watford via the North Curve – Amersham (returns with singles available for first and last trips that start/end Harrow-on-the-Hill)
- Sunday 7 September: Amersham – Harrow-on-the-Hill – Amersham (returns with singles available for first and last trips that start/end Harrow-on-the-Hill)
The 1938 stock was the first Tube train to have all 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. London Transport Museum offers the only opportunity to travel on a heritage train on London Underground.
Matt Brosnan, Head Curator, London Transport Museum, said, “Come and be transported to the golden era of travel. Our gleaming 1938 art deco train is a rare historic gem that we know the public loves travelling on. This is a rare treat – make sure you don’t miss out!”
Tickets must be bought in advance at www.ltmuseum.co.uk.
