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Tube 150th anniversary: Steam train takes commemorative journey Tube 150th anniversary: Steam train takes commemorative journey
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A steam train which carried passengers in the 19th Century will return to the Tube later to mark 150 years since the first London Underground journey. A steam train which carried passengers in the 19th Century has returned to the Tube to mark 150 years since the first London Underground journey.
Ticket holders will travel along part of the original Metropolitan Line - now the Hammersmith & City line. Ticket holders are travelling along part of the original Metropolitan Line - now the Hammersmith & City line.
They will travel in coaches pulled by a 1898-built steam engine, known as Met Locomotive No 1. They are travelling in coaches pulled by a 1898-built steam engine, known as Met Locomotive No 1.
Special events are being held throughout the year to mark the 150-year anniversary of the Tube.Special events are being held throughout the year to mark the 150-year anniversary of the Tube.
London Mayor Boris Johnson is among passengers onboard the train.
The first London Underground railway operated on the Metropolitan Railway between Paddington and Farringdon.The first London Underground railway operated on the Metropolitan Railway between Paddington and Farringdon.
Linked to the Met Locomotive No 1 engine will be the oldest surviving operational Tube carriage - the Metropolitan Railway Jubilee Carriage 353 - which was built in 1892. Linked to the Met Locomotive No 1 engine is the oldest surviving operational Tube carriage - the Metropolitan Railway Jubilee Carriage 353 - which was built in 1892.
Attached to the Jubilee carriage will be a set of four carriages that date back to 1898. Attached to the Jubilee carriage is a set of four carriages that date back to 1898, on loan from the Bluebell Railway in Sussex.
Known as the Chesham carriages, they began service when the Chesham branch of the Metropolitan Line opened.Known as the Chesham carriages, they began service when the Chesham branch of the Metropolitan Line opened.
Completing the commemorative train is one of the world's oldest electric locomotives in service - No 12 Sarah Siddons.Completing the commemorative train is one of the world's oldest electric locomotives in service - No 12 Sarah Siddons.
Will you be seeing the steam train? Do you have a ticket to go on board? You can send us your pictures of the event.Will you be seeing the steam train? Do you have a ticket to go on board? You can send us your pictures of the event.
Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here.Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here.
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