Next month, a restored 1930s Art Deco tube train and the Sarah Siddons locomotive will return to the London Underground, offering rides along the Metropolitan line.

Apart from the charm of riding in the old tube train, there’s the fun of watching people in the stations as you go through and wave to the crowds who marvel at the sight of the old train.

If you pick the Amersham and Watford route, that includes a rare chance to use the “north curve” on the line between Rickmansworth and Croxley.

1938 train

The 1938 era train will be on the rails on the weekend of 25th/26th July, running between Amersham and Watford and back again, or via Amersham and Harrow on the Hill. There is no reserved seating, but you can choose the car you ride, and – subject to availability – the front and rear carriages may also open their driver’s doors for a look.

Sarah Siddons

There will be three days of travel available in 1950’s ex-British Rail 4TC coaches, hauled by Sarah Siddons, one of the few electric locomotives still in service, and by a Class 20 locomotive.

Those services will run on 24th/25th/26th July.

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Tickets are now available for Friday 24th and Sunday 26th July. Tickets for Saturday 25th July will go on sale next week. Tickets are available here.