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Belmont Road, UXBRIDGE, UB8 1QX

Opened in 1904 by the Metropolitan Railway as the terminus of the line from Harrow, this station closed in 1938 when it was replaced by the current Underground station, which is a terminus for the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines. View north east towards the former forecourt - the building was situated between the trolley park and the main building, with the running lines immediately behind it. The buffer stops would have been extreme left on this image. Like 55% of the Underground network, this part is actually overground.

You can see Sainsbury's in the background, which now stands on the former Underground station.

Viewed from York Road, these sidings are used to stable trains overnight, or, in this case on a Sunday, when the normal full weekday complement of trains is not used. This location was the site of the goods sidings for the original London Underground station in Uxbridge which operated from 1904 to 1938.

These are the track arrangements in the cutting showing how the usual two track line expands to a three track line at the approach to Uxbridge Underground Station (and vice versa).

Bakers Court viewed from the south.

A 1976 view of buses between duties next to Uxbridge Station. Vehicles are, on the 98 route an AEC Swift and on the 223 an AEC Regal IV. The Regal, class RF in London Transport terms, was a very successful design entering service in 1951 and remaining in use for up to 30 years - a large number of these vehicles are preserved. The AEC Swift was less successful, entering service in 1970. Many were withdrawn as their major overhauls became due in the late 1970's. This Swift, SMS685, with withdrawn in 1978 whilst RF627 went in 1977 - 8 years of service and 26 years of service respectively.

The Religious Society of Friends, known as the Quakers, have been worshipping in Uxbridge since 1658 and in this building since 1818. The Meeting House is on Belmont Road at its junction with York Road. Meetings are held every Sunday at 10.30 am.