There are many things that make me extremely uncool, but one of my particularly nerdy interests is the London Underground. The evolution of its iconic map, showing long-forgotten stations; old wooden-floor train stock I remember from my childhood; the Hidden London tours of old stations, closed-off platforms and soot-covered stairwells with beautiful original tiling. "Station closed" poster at Aldwych Disused Jubilee line platform at Charing Cross, now used for filming I wouldn’t say I’m a Train Person per se - it’s the history I love, standing where people would have walked a hundred or more years ago. I think it satisfies the same part of my brain that loves secret passages in video games - something hidden and secret - and exploring long-abandoned buildings to learn about what came before in the Horizon games. The London Transport Museum (worth a visit, EXCELLENT shop) occasionally sells old bits of train and station paraphernalia on its website, including a load of original…
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