Certified train buff or not, there’s something quite thrilling about speeding through London’s leafy suburbs in a vintage tube carriage. Later this month, you’ll be able to do just that, thanks to a new experience on offer from London Transport Museum (LTM).
Dates and Location
On Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, head to Amersham at the end of the Metropolitan line to be transported back to the 1930s and ’50s with nostalgic tube and train services. Passengers have the rare opportunity to choose between two beautifully restored vintage trains.
1938 Metropolitan Line Train
One option is to board a 1938 Metropolitan line train, elegantly restored in art deco style with red and green wool upholstery and retro light fittings. This stock was the first of its kind to have all electrical equipment underneath the floor, revolutionising capacity and customer space. These trains served the capital for nearly 50 years.
1950s Carriages Pulled by Sarah Siddons
Alternatively, you can be pulled in 1950s carriages by a 1920s Metro-land locomotive named Sarah Siddons, after the 18th-century Welsh actress. These powerful electric engines were used by the Metropolitan Railway to transport passengers between central London and the newly built northern suburbs. Sarah Siddons is one of the few electric locomotives still operating today, usually seen only at special events. The coaches are ex-British Rail 4TC carriages with stunning red upholstery.
Routes and Tickets
Both experiences depart from Amersham station. On Saturday, choose a return journey to and from Amersham via Watford. On Sunday, the return service goes to Harrow-on-the-Hill before returning to Amersham. Both days also offer single journeys to Harrow-on-the-Hill. For return journeys on the 1950s train, Sarah Siddons will haul half the journey and a Class 20 locomotive the rest.
Adult tickets start at £22 and go up to £40, with concession rates for children. For more information on times and bookings, visit the London Transport Museum website.
