Date: 18/12/2012

A steam train built more than 100 years ago took to London's Underground system at the weekend. Transport for London is operating a service on 13 January to commemorate 150 years since the first London Tube journey. A test run took place in the early hours of Sunday morning in preparation for the 300 passengers who applied for tickets through a ballot.

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Steam train takes to Underground

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A steam train built more than 100 years ago took to London's Underground system at the weekend.

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