South Kensington Tube Station - January 2008

A "with permission" visit to see the disused parts of South Kensington station. We started our tour at the top of the disused lift shaft, which were replaced with escalators some time in the 1970's. We then visited the demolished surface platforms and escalator machine room. Next we descended to take a look at a very short section of deep level tunnel that had been constructed as part of a new line that would have helped to relieve overcrowding on the District line. Construction was abandoned with the introduction of the Piccadilly line as it became apparent it wouldn't be required. Then we toured base of the disused lift shaft and ended the visit with a look at the ventilation shaft used by the Piccadilly line.