Cockfosters station – the full article
Despite being the butt of many a joke, ‘Cock Fosters’ as it once was, is a real place and noted for being the northern terminus of the Piccadilly Line. The location itself prior to the opening of the tube was
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Thameslink's 30th Anniversary
The new British Rail services known as Thameslink were opened by Princess Anne on this day 30 years ago. Full services began between Bedford and Brighton on 16 May 1988. Some services also went to Guildford (these were later cut
Unusual rail crossing in London!
Angerstein wharf branch accommodation crossing in South East London. It’s fascinating and a must see – especially for those who never leave the City – like me! This must be the only one like it in this country and its
150 years of the Swiss Cottage line
Today is the 13th April 2018 (and its a Friday!) 150 years ago on this day the Metropolitan and St. John’s Wood Railway was opened – the opening day in 1868 was on a Monday! The Metropolitan and St. John’s
Ffestiniog Railway at King's Cross
The iconic setting under the large concourse roof at King’s Cross station was once again a setting for the famous Ffestiniog railway. Two of its locomotives plus the replica Ashbury carriage, built at Boston Lodge Works, formed the centrepiece of
Update: Cannon Street's old tube panels
Just a quick post today! Last week I wrote about various aspects regarding corporate London Underground decor, like those at Euston Square but including the little known ones that can be seen at the western end of the Cannon Street
A look at some old tube roundels
Two days ago Geoff Tech had a video about old tube roundels plus an old Met timetable at Euston Square (this timetable has been visible for months by the way, along with a number of old posters exposed too. I
Coffee Pot Tales #3
The third in the series on London Underground’s coffee pot signals! Since publishing part two, the discovery of an old photograph of Earl’s Court station has prompted some changes hence this becomes an extra post, however it will be important
New Victoria ticket hall opens
The huge expansion at Victoria tube station has been taking quite a long time. The new Cardinal Place was closed last weekend for works, but I dont think that was connected to the opening of this other new bit. The
Coffee Pot Tales #2
How did coffee pot signals come about? They obviously originated from both platform and train staff handlamps, as well as kerosene lamps placed behind semaphore signals or buffer stops. In fact it is known some of the Metropolitan Railway’s signals