Logo
Jay Epstein's Collection
 
4/13/2025
View Photos
Members
 
 
 
 
Viewing Album:  2022 UK Trip
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:9/4/2022 - 9/11/2022
Album Info:Most of the pictures are from England but there is a group from Wales. On this trip I went from London to Bath, Manchester, York and back to London all by train. I also visited railroad related sites such as the London Transport Museum and the National Railway Museum.
  Page Controls   View:  Pics Per Page:
A Piccadilly Line train arrives at Leicester Square
Title:  A Piccadilly Line train arrives at Leicester Square
Description:  The train type is the 1973 stock which were built by Metro-Cammell between 1974 and 1977, and were refurbished by Bombardier Transportation between 1996 and 2001. They are some of the oldest trains running on the Underground, and in Britain as a whole, second only to the 1972 Stock running on the Bakerloo line.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:40:19 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit
Locomotives: 
Views:  20   Comments: 0
Eurostar Trains are Lined up at St. Pancras
Title:  Eurostar Trains are Lined up at St. Pancras
Description:  This was as close as I could get as the boarding area is sealed off for border control reasons. Both trains seen are here are the e320 built by Siemens between 2011 and 2018.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:40:21 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  16   Comments: 0
Two e320 trainsets are on the buffers at St Pancras
Title:  Two e320 trainsets are on the buffers at St Pancras
Description:  This was as close as I could get as the boarding area is sealed off for border control reasons. Both trains seen are here are the e320 built by Siemens between 2011 and 2018.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:40:24 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  17   Comments: 0
A Eurostar Train waits for its next trip through the Chunnel
Title:  A Eurostar Train waits for its next trip through the Chunnel
Description:  This was as close as I could get as the boarding area is sealed off for border control reasons. This train is an e320 built by Siemens between 2011 and 2018.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:40:26 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  20   Comments: 0
Impressive Roof
Title:  Impressive Roof
Description:  The roof of St. Pancras Station is quite the sight.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:40:29 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  19   Comments: 0
Looking towards the start of the Trainshed
Title:  Looking towards the start of the Trainshed
Description:  The roof of St. Pancras Station is quite the sight.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:40:31 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  19   Comments: 0
Domestic Platforms at St. Pancras
Title:  Domestic Platforms at St. Pancras
Description:  Besides Eurostar services St. Pancras also sees domestic services operated by East Midlands Railway. In the middle of the frame are two "Voyager" DMU's.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:40:34 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  19   Comments: 0
St Pancras Station Exterior
Title:  St Pancras Station Exterior
Description:  The portion at the far end houses the very posh St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:40:36 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  21   Comments: 0
Archway
Title:  Archway
Description:  This archway leading into St. Pancras station is chock full of exquisite details. Through the archway can be seen a Eurostar train.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:40:39 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  21   Comments: 0
St Pancras Station Clocktower
Title:  St Pancras Station Clocktower
Description:  The station was built in 1868.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:40:41 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  20   Comments: 0
Front of King's Cross Station
Title:  Front of King's Cross Station
Description:  The famed King's Cross station was opened in 1852 by the Great Northern Railway. It serves trains on the East Coast Main Line.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:26:44 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  20   Comments: 0
Overview of one of the halls of King's Cross
Title:  Overview of one of the halls of King's Cross
Description:  The famed King's Cross station was opened in 1852 by the Great Northern Railway. It serves trains on the East Coast Main Line.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:26:47 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  16   Comments: 0
Overarching
Title:  Overarching
Description:  An archway frames a trio of trains waiting for their next runs at King's Cross Station.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:26:49 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  16   Comments: 0
Current and former trains of King's Cross
Title:  Current and former trains of King's Cross
Description:  A new LNER Azuma trains poses with a poser commemorating the 200th anniversary of Kings Cross Station.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:26:52 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  13   Comments: 0
Retro Train
Title:  Retro Train
Description:  An Intercity 225 set is seen resplendent in the new LNER color scheme based on the traditional British Rail-era Intercity styling. The Intercity 225 sets were due to be retired in 2020 but they remain in service supplementing the Azuma trains.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:26:54 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  20   Comments: 0
Reminders of the Past
Title:  Reminders of the Past
Description:  A poster commemorating the 200th anniversary of King's Cross station has some great scenes of the BR Blue era while on the right the current inhabitants of the station wait for their next runs.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:26:57 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  17   Comments: 0
Waiting or Departure Time
Title:  Waiting or Departure Time
Description:  An LNER Azuma (left) an an Intercity 225 set (right) wait for their next runs at King's Cross Station.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:00 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  17   Comments: 0
An LNER Azuma Set waits for its next run at King's Cross Station
Title:  An LNER Azuma Set waits for its next run at King's Cross Station
Description:  'Azuma" is LNER's brand name for their Hitachi built Class 800 Intercity Express Trains.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:02 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  16   Comments: 0
Underground S-Stock Interior
Title:  Underground S-Stock Interior
Description:  Note how the interior is basically one long car as the gangway between cars is almost seamless.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:05 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  14   Comments: 0
An S-Stock Train Departs Farringdon
Title:  An S-Stock Train Departs Farringdon
Description:  The station, built in 1863, is served by the London Underground Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines; the National Rail Thameslink route between St Pancras and City Thameslink, and the TfL Elizabeth line.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:08 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Transit,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  16   Comments: 0
Looking north from the Underground section of Farringdon Station
Title:  Looking north from the Underground section of Farringdon Station
Description:  The station, built in 1863, is served by the London Underground Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines; the National Rail Thameslink route between St Pancras and City Thameslink, and the TfL Elizabeth line.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:11 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Transit
Locomotives: 
Views:  18   Comments: 0
Down to the Elizabeth Line
Title:  Down to the Elizabeth Line
Description:  We are heading down to the less than 4 month old Elizabeth Line at Farringdon.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:14 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  16   Comments: 0
Elizabeth Line Platform Gate at Farringdon
Title:  Elizabeth Line Platform Gate at Farringdon
Description:  Like many new transit lines, the Elizabeth Line is equipped with platform gates. These gates are full height and include information screes above the doors.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:16 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  20   Comments: 0
Westbound Elizabeth Line Platform at Farringdon
Title:  Westbound Elizabeth Line Platform at Farringdon
Description:  I's hard to see, but a train can be seen arriving at right
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:19 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  18   Comments: 0
Elizabeth Line Train Interior
Title:  Elizabeth Line Train Interior
Description:  Note how the interior is basically one long car as the gangway between cars is almost seamless. These trains were built by Bombardier.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:22 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  22   Comments: 0
An Elizabeth Line trains unloads at Paddington
Title:  An Elizabeth Line trains unloads at Paddington
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:25 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  18   Comments: 0
Elizabeth Line Paddingon Station
Title:  Elizabeth Line Paddingon Station
Description:  This station was less than 4 months old at the time.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:27 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  17   Comments: 0
Metropolitan Line Paddington Station
Title:  Metropolitan Line Paddington Station
Description:  This station was originally opened in 1868.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:30 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  18   Comments: 0
A Class 66 hauled freight waits for a path
Title:  A Class 66 hauled freight waits for a path
Description:  The Class 66's were built by EMD and are essentially SD70s internally.
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:33 PM
Location:  Didcot, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  24   Comments: 0
GWR Intercity Express Train Second Class Interior
Title:  GWR Intercity Express Train Second Class Interior
Description:  Seen on the way from London to Bath.
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:35 PM
Location:  Didcot, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  42   Comments: 0
"Right Away!"
Title:  "Right Away!"
Description:  A station gives our train from Paddington the all clear to depart.
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:38 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  34   Comments: 0
Our train from London Departs
Title:  Our train from London Departs
Description:  After making the staion stop in Bath, our train from London departs for points west. This train type is a Hitachi built Class 802 Intercity Express Train.
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:41 PM
Location:  Didcot, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  26   Comments: 0
Into the Rain
Title:  Into the Rain
Description:  After making the staion stop in Bath, our train from London departs into the rain for points west. This train type is a Hitachi built Class 802 Intercity Express Train.
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:43 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  29   Comments: 0
Our train from London departs Bath
Title:  Our train from London departs Bath
Description:  After making the staion stop in Bath, our train from London departs for points west. This train type is a Hitachi built Class 802 Intercity Express Train.
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:46 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  26   Comments: 0
Going around the Bend
Title:  Going around the Bend
Description:  After making the staion stop in Bath, our train from London departs for points west. This train type is a Hitachi built Class 802 Intercity Express Train.
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:48 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  31   Comments: 0
Georgian Backdrop
Title:  Georgian Backdrop
Description:  A local train arrives at bath against a backdrop of Georgian Style homes typical of the Bath area.
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:51 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  30   Comments: 0
A local train arrives at Bath
Title:  A local train arrives at Bath
Description:  The train type is a Class 166 DMU built by ABB between 1992 and 1993.
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:54 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  35   Comments: 0
Beauty and the Beast
Title:  Beauty and the Beast
Description:  The streamlined look of the Class 800 InterCity Express Train contrasts with the rather homely Class 166 DMU.
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:56 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  29   Comments: 0
Class 800 Front Unit
Title:  Class 800 Front Unit
Description:  Note the carbo emissions advertisement on the side. These units were built by Hitachi and can run full speed on either diesel or electric mode.
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:27:59 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  27   Comments: 0
Wet
Title:  Wet
Description:  A Class 166 departs Bath in the pouring rain. These trains were built by ABB between 1992 and 1993.
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 6:28:02 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  33   Comments: 0
Fit for a Duck
Title:  Fit for a Duck
Description:  A Class 166 departs Bath in the pouring rain. These trains were built by ABB between 1992 and 1993.
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:19:41 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  31   Comments: 0
Meeting in the Rain
Title:  Meeting in the Rain
Description:  A local train (left) passes an express train (right) at Bath.
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:19:44 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  90   Comments: 1
Departing for the Capitol
Title:  Departing for the Capitol
Description:  A Intercity Express train departs Bath Spa for London. These trains were built by Hitachi and are capable of running full speed on diesel or electric modes.
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:19:47 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  30   Comments: 0
New Train, Old Buildings
Title:  New Train, Old Buildings
Description:  A Hitachi built Class 800 Intercity Express Train departs Bath beneath the backdrop of Georgian style homes typical for the area.
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:19:50 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  28   Comments: 0
A Class 166 DMU crosses the Avon
Title:  A Class 166 DMU crosses the Avon
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:19:52 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  27   Comments: 0
Church and Train
Title:  Church and Train
Description:  A Class 166 passes in front of the spire of Bath Abbey, completed in 1611. The arch bridge spans the River Avon.
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:19:55 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  30   Comments: 0
Over the Avon
Title:  Over the Avon
Description:  A Class 166 crosses over the River Avon on a stone arch bridge. In the background is the spire of Bath Abbey, completed in 1611.
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:19:58 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  29   Comments: 0
Express across the Avon
Title:  Express across the Avon
Description:  A Class 800 Intercity Express train crosses the Avon and in a few moments will arrive at Bath Spa Station.
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:01 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  31   Comments: 0
Departing Bath across the Avon
Title:  Departing Bath across the Avon
Description:  A Class 800 Intercity Express train crosses the Avon as it departs Bath for points west.
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:04 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  30   Comments: 0
Nice Surprise!
Title:  Nice Surprise!
Description:  While waiting for my train to Newport I noticed "Special Charter" on the board before my train was due. It turned out to be the "Welsh Marches Express" on the way from Poole to Shrewsbury. In the lead is Class 47 #47853 (disguised as 47614) which was built in 1964 by Brush.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:07 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  26   Comments: 0

Page 2 of 8
<-Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... 8 Next->

Site Design ©2001-2020 Tim Huemmer
Photos © respective authors		   Contact: info@rrpicturearchives.net