London Transport Museum is organising a year-long celebration of events to mark the 150th anniversary of the world’s oldest underground railway.
These will include:
- Steam runs of the ex-Metropolitan Railway Steam Locomotive No. 1 and Metropolitan Railway Jubilee Carriage No. 353
- Behind the Scenes events and Open Weekends at the Museum’s Depot at Acton in West London
- Theatrical events at the disused Aldwych Underground station
There will also be a series of talks, FridayLates and guided tours throughout the year.
The anniversary celebrations are sponsored by Cubic Transportation Systems, Siemens and CBS Outdoor.
Steam runs of the MetropolitanSteam Locomotive No. 1 and
Met Railway Jubilee Carriage No. 353
Transport for London and London Transport Museum will run heritage rail journeys throughout the year. The newly restored Met Steam Locomotive No. 1 and the Metropolitan RailwayJubilee Carriage No 353 - the oldest operational underground carriage in existence – which has also been restored with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund will appear at many of the events. Visit www.ltmuseum.co.uk for event details.
Behind the Scenes events and Open Weekends at the Museum’s Depot at Acton
April and October 2013
The Museum’s Depot at Acton will open its doors for special Behind the Scenes events in April and October 2013. Themed days will include photography, art and design, creative writing and ‘Driver’s seat days’. There will also be a chance to learn more about the restoration of the Met Loco No. 1 and Met Railway Carriage No 353 – both of which will be on display. During the Acton Open Weekends, the Met Loco No. 1 will be in light steam.
Theatrical events at the disused Aldwych Underground station
Summer 2013
The 150 years of London’s underground railway history will be highlighted through theatrical performances based in the disused Aldwych Underground station.
© TfL from the London Transport Museum collection
