As part of the TfL25 and Railway 200 celebrations, London Transport Museum is offering a medley of journey options. Guests have a selection of routes to choose from on the Piccadilly line.
On Friday, July 11, journeys will start from Northfields around the Heathrow Loop (round trip), while the following day they will run from Acton Town station to Uxbridge (round trip).
On Sunday, July 13, journeys will start from both Ealing Broadway, through central London, to Cockfosters (single trip) and from Cockfosters to Ealing Broadway (single trip).
Families, transport enthusiasts and vintage fans will be able to immerse themselves in transport history with a souvenir flyer or family activity sheet.
As passengers travel along the Piccadilly line, they can see the modernist architecture of Charles Holden, who designed many of the outer London Tube stations when the line was extended at both ends in the 1930s.
Passengers can alight at Northfields, Acton Town and Cockfosters to view Holden’s influence, with the train also passing through other examples, including Arnos Grove, Southgate and Sudbury Town.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of Holden’s birth, with design fans able to see how he created a unified look and identity for many Underground stations.
An actor playing Holden will be on the station platforms talking to passengers on all three days about his life, career and the golden age of travel. Journey options:
Friday, July 11: Northfields – the Heathrow Loop – Northfields (return)
Saturday, July 12: Acton Town – Uxbridge – Acton Town (return)
Sunday, July 13: Ealing Broadway – Cockfosters (single); Cockfosters – Ealing Broadway (single)
Elizabeth McKay, CEO and Director for London Transport Museum, said: “Step aboard and experience the joyful nostalgia of riding the rails of one of the capital’s much-loved transport relics as we celebrate 25 years of TfL and 200 years of train travel.
“Tickets must be bought in advance so make sure you don’t miss out on this thrilling day out.’
The 1938 stock was the first kind of Tube train to have all the electrical equipment under the floor.
They served London, on several deep-level Tube lines, for half a century. The 1938 stock was one of the capital’s longest serving Tube trains.
Tickets must be bought in advance at www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/heritage-vehicle-outings
