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2014 Β· 58m Β· Documentary
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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