Screeching doors, unbearable temperatures and being shoved into a corner next to stranger’s sweaty armpit: the Tube may be convenient, but it’s not exactly the most scenic form of transport around.
Or is it? More than 170 miles away from London, an Underground train travels past stunning seaside scenes on the Channel Islands. On the island of Alderney, you can find functioning ex-Northern-line trains which operate on the island’s only working railway, The Alderney Railway.
@sarahjanekatep On a London tube train on a tiny island no where near London. #channelislands #alderney #alderneyweek #beach #sunshine ♬ Coastline - Hollow Coves
The car numbers 1044 and 1045 are 1959 London Underground stock, and now travel from Braye Beach to the Quesnard Lighthouse on the three-mile-long island.
The carriages still carry all of the OG features, including a Tube map, old ‘no smoking’ signs and the trademark London Underground logo. But instead tired office workers on their commute, you’ll be getting a nice look view out onto the water and coast. Makes a change from the actual Northern line, right?
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