Epping Signalling Museum is rather unique among heritage railway offerings. It is the only London Underground Signal Cabin on the entire tube network open to the public.

Visitors are actively encouraged to test their skills on a fully functional 47 lever signal frame to signal a (simulated!) train through the 1940’s station layout at Epping, which at the time sent and received trains over the Central Line branch to Ongar.

In addition to the signal cabin, the Museum boasts a full-sized, former London Underground shunting locomotive built using two former Piccadilly Line trains ‘cut & shut’ together.

Passengers to Epping station will have seen this bright yellow loco at the entrance to the museum.

Visitors can sit at the driver’s controls and keep a lookout for the working colour light signals and moving set of points whilst Central Line trains clatter past.

The main Museum room houses a wide range of Underground artefacts, including signage, signals, maps, lamps, clocks, as well as a remotely controlled 11 lever signal frame, where the levers pull themselves (by air)!

The Museum gives visitors a guided tour with knowledgeable guides adding to the experience with some unusual and fun anecdotes.

It opens every Saturday from 10:00 to 16:30 until October and admission is free, with donations gratefully received. Check the website for details: www.eppingmuseum.com or search Facebook for ‘Locomotive L11’