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Steaming Back To Metroland
Steaming Back To Metroland

Steaming Back To Metroland

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Documentary

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Since 1863, the underground has served London , this started with the opening of the Metropolitan Railway from Paddington to Farrington. 150 years later, Steam returned to help celebrate the opening of this line - the world's first underground railway. Join us as we take a look at these celebrations...

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

58 mins

Rating

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Release Date

29 March 2014

Country

United Kingdom

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