London Underground steam train recreates first journey for 150th anniversary celebrations

The restored steam engine arrives at Moorgate station Photograph: Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images

The steam train passes a tube train as it enters Farringdon station Photograph: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters

The steam train chugs through Barbican underground station Photograph: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters

An actor in period costume sits in a first-class carriage Photograph: Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images

Former employee and train enthusiast Howard Carey sits in a first-class carriage Photograph: Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images

The mayor of London, Boris Johnson, shares a joke in the front cab Photograph: Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images

An actor steps out of a first-class carriage Photograph: Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images

Actors in period costume prepare to board a first-class carriage at Moorgate station Photograph: Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images

Actors and underground staff wait near the first-class carriages Photograph: Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images

Metropolitan 1 travels through Earl's Court Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA

Metropolitan 1 reverses from its shed near Earl's Court station Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA