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Heritage Train Journeys: Coronation Special

Location and/or online participation URL: Acton Town Station, London
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Event description

To celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, join us for a ride to a bygone era on a 1938 Art Deco-style train. 

Be transported to 2 June 1953, which was the last time that Britain crowned a new monarch, and meet a Grenadier Guard preparing for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

Before embarking on your trip, you can pick up a souvenir leaflet, take a selfie with our LU160 ‘love the Tube’ backdrop, make a paper crown, and check out transport collectibles and ephemera at London Transport Museum’s Friends stall.

The 1938 Stock was the first kind of Tube train to have all of the electrical equipment underneath the floor, combining the latest technology of the era with quintessential late 1930s style.

These trains served London, on several deep-level Tube lines, for half a century. The beautifully restored electrified train is made up of four cars complete with green and red moquette seating, grab handles and distinctive Art Deco light fittings. 

Refreshments are available from local cafes in Acton Town.

Please note that no food or drink can be taken onto the train. 

Journeys

Departure times

The route for this event is between Acton and Uxbridge (return).

There are four return journeys per day:

  • Saturday & Monday: 10:15, 11:54, 13:47 and 15:27
  • Sunday: 10:15, 11:54, 13:46 and 15:26

Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the departure time on your ticket.

The cars

Stewards will be on board the train throughout the journey.

There is no reserved seating for this event, but you can choose a car: Pink, Orange, Yellow or Blue.

The Pink car will be at the front of the train when leaving Acton, the Blue train will be at the front on the return journey.

1938 carriages

Tickets

  • Adults: £28.50
  • Concessions: £20
  • Children 4-17: £15. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children (under 3): Free, no ticket required. Must sit on an adult’s lap

Event FAQs

  • Is my ticket valid for travel to Acton?

    No, your ticket is only valid for the Art Deco return trip between Acton and Uxbridge and back to Acton at the time displayed on your ticket.

  • About your ticket

    Your ticket will be emailed to you. Please bring a copy of the ticket (preferably on an electronic device) to show to our team, who will scan your ticket in the station ticket hall on the day of the event.

    Please arrive a minimum of 20 minutes before the departure time stated on your ticket.

    If you have any problems with your ticket or need to make a change to your bookings, please contact us.

    We operate a standard policy of no refunds and exchanges from 14 days prior to the event.

  • Is there step-free access?

    The Tube cars we are using are from the 1930s, so unfortunately there is no step-free access to the train. There could be a step up or down of up to 1 foot.

    Acton Town station has step-free access to the platforms. 

  • Are there toilets?

    There are public toilets available at the station, but none are available on the train.

  • Is there food and drink?

    Refreshments are available from local cafes in Acton Town before your train departs.

    Please note that no food or drink can be taken onto the train, except bottled water.

Location

Acton Town Station
Gunnersbury Lane
London
W3 8HN
United Kingdom

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