1960 Stock
Our three-car unit of 1960 Stock operated on the Central Line until
withdrawl in 1994. Since 1995 we have operated regular railtours on the Underground
network. More...
Aldwych Branch Photos...
High Barnet Shuttles...
East London Explorer..
1962 Stock
Our second train also operated on the Central Line for 30 years
and is now being restored at Hainault depot.
More...
Epping Signal Cabin
Epping Signal Cabin became redundant in 1996
when re-signalling of the Central Line was completed. Since
2001 CHTL has leased the Signal Cabin - we hope to restore the
frame and open a small museum.Read more...
L11
L11 is a unique locomotive built for shunting
at Acton works. CHTL hopes to preserve this locomotive.
Read more...
History
The eastern branches of the Central Line started life
as part of the Eastern Counties Railway
Read more...
More Preserved Tube Stock
Many other items of underground rolling stock have been
preserved. Read more...
Links
More railway and underground websites...
The Pumphouse
Low Hall Steam and Transport Museum in Walthamstow
commemorates the industrial heritage of the Lea Valley
More...
The Holden F5 Trust
Re-building a lost steam locomotive...
More...
Forthcoming Events
Ongar Open Day
There will be an open day at the Epping-Ongar Railway on Sunday 5th October. All members of CHTL,
ORPS and Holden F5 Trust are invited to view progress and talk to the volunteers on the line.
Meet at Ongar Station at 10:45 for 11:00. Some parking available at the station,
2 large car parks off the High Street only a couple of minutes' walk away. Please note we think that
both these car parks are 'pay & display' even on a Sunday - bring some change!
End of Year Social Evening
A social evening has been arranged for Thursday 20th November at North Weald Village Hall, starting at 8pm.
Hosted by ORPS, members of CHTL, Holden F5 Steam Locomotive Trust and EOVRS are also invited to attend.
Come and hear the latest news about the Epping-Ongar Railway, heritage trains on the Underground and progress with
the construction of the F5. Bar and seasonal fare available.
Not a member yet...
If you would like to join us for these and future events download a membership application form
here.
Latest News
News Update Spring 2008
We are pleased to annouce that we have now raised the funds required
for essential welding and other repair work on the Cravens unit. This is a tremendous
achievement and we would like to thank all those who generously donated to the fund. We will soon
be arranging a date for the work to be carried out.
We appreciate that many enthusiasts have been waiting for a chance to travel on our train and would
like to thank everyone for their support in the past and their continuing patience.
Further news will be posted here as soon as it is available.
News Update Spring 2007
Enthusiasts may have noticed that Cravens Heritage Trains have been rather quiet since the
East London Explorer railtour on 18 May 2003. However we are still very much in business but the last few years
have presented some particular challenges for us.
Firstly, with the introduction of PPP, there was uncertainty concerning the future use of a privately owned
unit on the Underground system especially with the late cancellation of the Heathrow and Northern Heights railtour
planned for October 2004. This concern has, we feel, now been overcome and we are delighted that the 1938TS unit
owned by the Museum will be helping to celebrate the Golders Green Open Day in July.
Prior to the Cravens-built 1960TS unit venturing out on to the system again we need to undertake some substantial
repairs. During its last periodic examination it was discovered that there was a crack in the underframe of one of the
DMs. To get this damage repaired and to carry out other essential works we need to raise in the region of £20,000
(including VAT).
Approaching three-quarters of the amount has been pledged or donated so far by our members but if other rail enthusisasts
feel that they would like to help get the Cravens unit back into service and running railtours again donations
will be gratefully received. Please send cheques (made payable to Cravens Heritage Trains Limited) to Garry Thorp at
'Bachelors', Broad Street, Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex CM22 7JD and monies will be ring fenced purely for this work.
With the help of members and enthusiasts scenes like this will be possible once more -
The Cravens unit at Uxbridge in 2003.
Leytonstone Model Railway Exhibition 2007
Roding Valley Model Railway Group hold their annual exhibition at Leytonstone Methodist Church, Leytonstone High Road
on Saturday 19th May. This is always an enjoyable event with a good selection of layouts and stalls and you can be sure
of a warm welcome. For more information visit Roding Valley MRG
AGM Reminder
Members are reminded that our AGM will take place at The Harvester Restaurant, Beehive Lane,
Ilford at 3pm on Saturday 15th July.
April 2006 - Cravens Unit At Northfields
The Cravens unit has moved from Ruislip to Northfields on the Piccadilly line in order
that Tubelines can carry out maintenance work. The move took place early on the morning of Sunday 19th March.
Many thanks to Donald for providing these photos.
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