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150 YEARS OF RAILWAY HISTORY. On August 19th 2006 London Underground's Central Line from Leyton to Loughton was 150 years old and therefore forms the oldest part of the Underground Network. Loughton was first served by Tube Trains in 1948 which we understand were re-furbished 1924 Standard Stock. This was followed by the Silver 1962 Stock and then the current 1992 trains one of which is pictured here at Loughton in late August 2006. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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Not always after bridges are hit do trains have to stop using them. As the result of a 'complete idiot' failing to see that his skip lorry will NOT go under, this bridge just to the east of Loughton Station was hit...not for the first time I might add...and quite badly damaged. A BLACK and YELLOW horizontal bar, that had been removed when this picture was taken, took the full force of the impact so leaving the bridge span itself relatively unscathed but the brickwork...as can be seen in the picture...was cracked and the supporting earthwork weakened. This incident took place in early June 2006 and was not put right for several weeks, the resulting road closure causing considerable inconvenience as it is the only direct route for some into the town centre. The culprit apparently backed out his lorry and to my knowledge has not been apprehended! Meanwhile this Central Line city bound train is no doubt making a slower than usual approach to the nearby station. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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Central Line 1992 Stock EMU 91285 in the centre road at Loughton tube station, technically in Essex Loughton is very much part of the London urban area. With platform faces on either side of the track, the centre road is frequently used by reversing trains - as in this case, this cab has led the eastbound serivce and will be at the rear of the train for the westbound journey. Photo by Chris McKenna 15/09/2006. Larger, higher quality copies of my photos are available, click here for details. If you wish to use this, or any other of my photographs, under a different license see my relicensing policy. Feedback on my pictures is always welcome.

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A Westbound Central Line train is seen approaching Loughton in very wintry looking conditions despite it being Spring and the date April 6th 2008. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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A Central Line train is seen approaching Loughton in very wintry looking conditions despite it being Spring and the date April 6th 2008. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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A London Central Line Tube train approaches Loughton during a heavy shower in August 2002. Photo and scan Jampics

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Loughton Station on London Underground's Central Line. One of the regular 92 stock tube trains is seen here in the eastbound platform on a typical Autumn day in late October 2004. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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A westbound Central Line train heading for the city runs into Loughton Station on the 28th October 2004. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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An Epping bound Central Line service sets off from Buckhurst Hill towards Loughton on the 28th October 2004. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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A Central Line Train bound for London and then onto Ealing Broadway in the western suburbs enters Loughton Station in September 2003. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com

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A Central Line train from London approaches Loughton Station before continuing to Epping. The centre road is normally used for trains that start or finish their journey at Loughton. The train is seen in September 2003. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com

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THE FIRST LONDON UNDERGROUND ROUNDEL IS 100 YEARS OLD. In 1908 the companies operating London's Underground trains agreed to have just one symbol to represent all the different lines. The famous iconic Roundel we know today however did not start to appear until the early 1920s. A 1992 stock deep tunnel Central Line train runs into Loughton on its way to Epping in November 2008. More pictures of LONDON UNDERGROUND marking this event can be seen on our site below. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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This was the best snow cover we got...not a lot and you have to be quick if you want to get any pictures these days! Here an Epping bound Central Line train runs into Loughton on the 4th March 2005. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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A City bound Central Line train runs into Loughton on a snowy March 4th 2005. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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Thanks to global warming a decent fall of snow around London has now become increasingly rare and opportunities like this do not arise very often or last that long. Here a city bound Central Line Tube train runs into Loughton on a snowy February 8th 2007. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.