Replica of Metropolitan No. 1 steam locomotive

Location/Address

Oakfield Corner, Chesham Road, Amersham

Type

Landmark, art work or way finder

Assets whose form and function are readily visible, but which are not Buildings. This category includes signage and works of art such as murals and statues.

Description

Replica of Metropolitan No. 1 steam locomotive Art work in Amersham

Map

Statement of Significance

Asset type

Actual sized, steam engine model/replica

Age

2021

Architectural and Artistic Interest

Historic Interest

Representing the first steam engines that drove into the area on the Metro Line and made 'Metroland.'

Landmark Status

Landmark as opposite side from Oakfield Corner. Amersham Town Council provided 2 information boards. Information boards describe how important the railway was in the growth of Amersham on the Hill

Images and Documents

Photo
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Metropolitan No1 steam locomotive 1 - photo taken 13 May 2022

Date Listed

n/a

Last Updated

14 Dec 2023