Heritage Tube Train Summer Special, Heritage Train Journeys

The Piccadilly Sunday Special outing will launch a season of heritage events organised by London Transport Museum on the London Underground network.

All four Heritage Train Journeys events taking place over the summer in the months of June, July, August and September, will involve the much-loved 1938 Art Deco-style train which was one of the capital’s longest serving Tube trains and is a relic of London’s transport past. Some events will include costumed actors from a bygone era, craft workshops, souvenir booklets, a transport collectibles stall or a talented busker.

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.

The Summer Special event will celebrate the 120th anniversary of the extension of the Metropolitan Line out to Uxbridge from Harrow-on-the-Hill station. There will be special trips between Uxbridge to Harrow-on-the Hill. On arrival guests will receive a souvenir booklet and meet a costumed actor playing the pioneer in station architecture, Charles Holden, who designed both Acton Town and Uxbridge stations. Music will be provided by a talented Transport for London busker.

Tickets are not currently on sale. More details about the event programme and ticket sales to be announced – keep an eye on the Museum’s website www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/heritage-vehicle-outings