Railways of London - 26th-28th February 2026
The Railways of London contain an endless supply of interesting workings and locations to photograph. I spent the 26th - 28th February 2026 in London on a three-day visit to the Capital with railway photography as part of that visit. This gallery highlights shots taken at London Paddington, London Euston, Kensington Olympia, Headstone Lane, London Victoria, London Waterloo, and Waterloo East.
London offers a wealth of locations and interesting sights to capture, set against some of the country's best architectural backdrops. With a mix of heavy freight serving the constant construction sites in and around the home counties of London, busy passenger services, and special charter workings, London always has something interesting to see and often throws up the odd surprise. With little planning ahead, a day will often work itself out as information becomes available. This gallery features a selection of images mainly taken on the 27th February 2026.
London offers a wealth of locations and interesting sights to capture, set against some of the country's best architectural backdrops. With a mix of heavy freight serving the constant construction sites in and around the home counties of London, busy passenger services, and special charter workings, London always has something interesting to see and often throws up the odd surprise. With little planning ahead, a day will often work itself out as information becomes available. This gallery features a selection of images mainly taken on the 27th February 2026.
London Paddington
Under the impressive London Paddington Roof, GWR Hitachi IET bi-mode units are pictured on the 26th February 2026. No.800017 operating 1G09 09:32 London Paddington – Cheltenham Spa, and No.802106 1C76 09:34 London Paddington – Totnes (With west of England services terminating at Totnes due to bridge engineering work at Marsh Mills.
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6Special liveried 'Paddington in Peru' No.802106 is pictured at London Paddington on the 26th February 2026. The unit was being prepared to operate 1C76 09:34 London Paddington - Totnes service.
London Euston
GBRf Class 92 No.92020 is pictured in Platform 1 at London Euston on the 26th February 2026. The locco arrived as 5S95 19:09 Wembley - London Euston empty sleepers.
Kensington Olympia |
A rare appearance of a Bombardier Class 710 No.710375 is pictured at Kensington Olympia on the 27th February 2026. No.710375 departs operating 2L20 09:59 Clapham Junction - Stratford.
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London Overground 'Electrostar' No.378229 passes through the centre road at Kensington Olympia on the 27th February 2026. The set was operating 5Y69 10:09 Clapham Junction - Wembley Sidings, having been relieved from peak passenger service.
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London Overground 'Capitalstar' No.378257 arrives at Kensington Olympia on the 27th February 2026 while operating 2Y71 09:23 Stratford - Clapham Junction.
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DB Royal locomotive No.67006 passes through Kensington Olympia on the 27th February 2026, light engine. The loco was operating 0V80 09:52 London Victoria - Acton for fuel before returning to its Belmond Pullman duties.
London Overground 'Capital Star' No.378215 passes through the centre road on the 27th February 2026 while operating 5Y74 11:08 Clapham Junction - Wembley Sidings, having been taken out of the peak service requirement.
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Southern Class 377 No.377705 is pictured at Kensington Olympia on the 27th February 2026. The unit was operating 2O29 09:52 Westford - East Croydon.
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Bombardier Capital Star No.378223 arrives at Kensington Olympia on the 27th February 2026. The five-car unit was operating 2Y75 10:11 Stratford - Clapham Junction.
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GBRf Class 66/7 No.66707 passes through the centre road at Kensington Olympia on the 27th February 2026. The loco was operating 6L37 09:45 Hoo Junction - Whitemoor Yard conveying an engineer's wagon transfer.
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London Overground 'Capital Star' Class 378 No.378223 departs from Kensington Olympia on the 27th February 2026 while operating 2L25 11:20 Clapham Junction - Stratford.
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A pair of London Overground 'Capital Star' Class 378 units are captured at Kensington Olympia on the 27th February 20-26. No.378226 departs 2L2711:49 Clapham Junction - Stratford, and No.378226 departs in the opposite direction operating 2Y79 11:05 Stratford - Clapham Junction.
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Freightliner Class 66/5 No.66547 powers through Kensington Olympia on the 27th February 2026. The loco was hauling 6M53 10:24 Newhaven - Wembley.
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Recently returned to service and painted in the unique DC Rail Freight livery designed by Accurascale Models. No.60099 'Ben More Assynt' passes Kensington Olympia on the 27th February 2026. The loco was operating 6Z20 09:51 Cliffe Bret Marine - Chessington South loaded aggregate.
Bombardier Class 710 No.710375 arrives at Kensington on the 27th February 2026. The unit was operating 6Y80 11:21 Stratford - Clapham Junction.
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Southern Class 377 Electrostar No.377708 is pictured at Kensington Olympia on the 27th February 2026. The unit was operating 2O33 11:52 Watford Junction - East Croydon.
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Freightliner Class 66/9 No.66957 'Stephenson Locomotive Society 1909-2009' passes through Kensington Olympia on the 27th February 2026. The loco was hauling 6M43 11:19 Purley - Wembley Sidings aggregate.
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A grubby GBRf Class 66/7 No.66713 passes through Kensington Olympia on the 27th February 2026. The loco was returning light engine as 0O62 12:30 Wembley - Tonbridge.
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DB Cargo Class 66 No.66097 passes through Kensington Olympia on the 27th February 2026. The loco was hauling the loaded 7M26 10:49 Newhaven - Cricklewood loaded aggregate.
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DB Cargo 'We Stand with Ukraine' liveried Class 66 No.66099 slowly passes through Kensington Olympia on the 27th February 2026. The loco was operating 6X11 07:49 Toton North Yard - Dollands Moor, conveying Toyota cars for export.
Freightliner Class 59/2 No.59505 passes through the platform road at Kensington Olympia to pass another freight held on the centre road on the 27th February 2026. The loco was operating 6M44 11:41 Neasden - Wembley loaded aggregate.
DC Rail Freight Class 60 No.60099 hauls 6Z20 09:51 Cliffe Bret Marine - Chessington loaded aggregate south through Kensington Olympia on the 27th February 2026.
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GBRf Class 66/7 No.66775 'HMS Argyll' passes through Kensington Olympia on the 27th February 2026 while hauling 6Y30 11:58 Crawley - Tonbridge.
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Headstone Lane (West Coast Mainline) |
London Overground Class 710 No.710378 passes Headstone Lane on the 27th February 2026 on he DC electrified lines alongside the West Coast Mainline. No.710378 was operated 'Lioness Line' service 2C37 14:30 Watford Junction - London Euston.
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London Northwestern Class 730 units No.730213 and No.730221 pass Headstone Lane on the 27th February 2026 while operating an empty stock movement as 5C00 13:50 Bletchley TMD - Camden CSD ready for evening peak services out of London Euston.
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Avanti West Coast 'We Roll Together' liveried Hitachi Class 807 No.807010 heads south at Headstone Lane on the 27th February 2026. No.807010 was operating 1B43 13:33 Birmingham International - London Euston service, passing Pendolino No.390139 operating 1H69 14:33 London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly.
GBRf 'Pride' liveried Class 66/7 No.66773 heads north through Headstone Lane on the 27th February 2026 while operating 4M47 11:35 London Gateway - Hams Hall loaded container service.
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Freightliner Class 66/5 No. 66531 passes Headstone Lane on the 27th February 2026 while operating 4M56, the 12:56 London Gateway - Garston container service.
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Freightliner Class 90s No.90045 and No.90004 pass through Headstone Lane on the 27th February 2026. The pair were operating 4L67 10:20 Trafford Park - Felixstowe containers.
Avanti West Coast Class 805 No.805005 passes Headstone Lane heading south on the 27th February 2026. No.805005 was operating 1A44 13:32 Chester - London Euston.
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Direct Rail Services Class 88 No.88006 heads south through Headstone Lane on the 27th February 2026 while operating 4L68 13:38 Daventry - Tilbruy 'Tesecoliner'.
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London Waterloo
South Western Railway Siemens Desiro No.450120 is pictured at London Waterloo on the 27th February 2026, having arrived as 2V33 13:37 London Waterloo - London Waterloo via Hounslow.
London Waterloo East
Network Southeast Class 465 No.465908 and No.465013 (out of sight) are pictured at Waterloo East on the 27th February 2026. The pair were operating 1N34 17:51 Charing Cross - Gillingham.
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South Eastern Class 376 No.376021 No.376008 Electrostar arrives at Waterloo East at dusk on the 27th February 2026 with a service to Charing Cross.
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London Victoria
DB Cargo Class 67 No.67007 in the Queen's Platinum Jubilee colours is pictured at London Victoria on the 27th February 2026. The loco had arrived with 1O92 15:56 Bath Spa - London Victoria with the Belmond Pullman.