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Which line is most interesting?
Jarle H Knudsen wrote: If, when visiting London as a tourist in August, I should like to ride one of the underground lines in its entirety, which line and branch would you suggest, and why? -- jhk I'd suggest the District Line from Ealing Common to Upminster. That way you see a variety of architectural styles, ranging from the Art Deco of Ealing through the Victorian splendour of Earl's Court and St. James' Park, with a variety of styles all along the route. Passing through some fairly stunning modernisations, such as Westminster and Gloucester Road, with lots of old unmodernised charm still around, like Barons' Court and South Kensington, and a fair mixture of cut-and-cover tunnel (between Earl's Court and Mile End), but open running at each end beyond those. Also, some interesting parallel running with other lines between Turnham Green and Baron's Court (Piccadilly Line), Circle Line (on same tracks) in central section, and Hammersmith & City Line at the Eastern end. If lucky, you will also be able to see the Metropolitan Line as you travel between Tower Hill and Aldgate (i.e. Aldgate Station) Central Line at Mile End and Jubilee Line at West Ham. On the maintenance side, you will see Ealing Common Depot and the remnant of the vast Acton Works past Acton Town, and get a glimpse of Lillie Bridge Depot West of West Kensington, Triangle Sidings at Gloucester Road and the huge Upmister Depot East of Upminster Station. Similarly, the Hammersmith & City Line between Hammersmith and Barking has large sections either on or over ground (on viaducts at the Western end), with lots to see. I'd suggest that most of the stations are older, and some rather shabby, but the highlights would certainly be the parallel runnning with the mainline at Paddington and near Barking (also of course on the District Line), and some interesting interchanges at Baker Street, Farringdon and Mile End Although they also have much to recommend them, huge parts (and all of the Victoria Line) of the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly and Central Lines are in tunnel, and therefore not much can be seen, except the stations themselves. I hope you enjoy your visit and good luck! Marc. |
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