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Jay Epstein's Collection
 
12/25/2024
 
 
 
 
 
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.
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Train from the Plane
Title:  Train from the Plane
Description:  Our train to London from Gatwick airport is this Gatwick Express Class 387 EMU. These are third-rail powered EMU's built by Bombardier.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:06 PM
Location:  Horley, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Gatwick Express Interior
Title:  Gatwick Express Interior
Description:  Our train to London from Gatwick airport is this Gatwick Express Class 387 EMU. These are third-rail powered EMU's built by Bombardier.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:09 PM
Location:  Horley, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
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Waiting for its next run
Title:  Waiting for its next run
Description:  A South Western Railway Siemens Class 707 sits near Clapham Junction. Seen from the Gatwick Express on the way from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:11 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
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A South Western Class 444 waits for it next run
Title:  A South Western Class 444 waits for it next run
Description:  These were built by Siemens between 2002 and 2004.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:14 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
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Looking towards Clapham Junction
Title:  Looking towards Clapham Junction
Description:  We are crossing over the lines heading to Waterloo on the way to Victoria.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:16 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Signal
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A Southeastern Class 465 is seen stabled outside of Victoria
Title:  A Southeastern Class 465 is seen stabled outside of Victoria
Description:  These were built by Metro-Cammell, British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL) and ABB Rail between 1991 and 1994
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:19 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
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On the Buffers
Title:  On the Buffers
Description:  Various Bombardier Electrostar EMU's rest at Victoria between runs.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:22 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Part of the shed in London Victoria
Title:  Part of the shed in London Victoria
Description:  The station was opened in 1860
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:25 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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End part of the shed at London Victoria
Title:  End part of the shed at London Victoria
Description:  The station was opened in 1860
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:27 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
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Circle and District line Underground Platforms at Victoria Station
Title:  Circle and District line Underground Platforms at Victoria Station
Description:  This station was originally opened in 1868.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 10:45:13 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Transit
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A District Line train arrives at Victoria Station
Title:  A District Line train arrives at Victoria Station
Description:  This station was originally opened in 1868.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 10:45:16 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Action
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Front of Paddngton Station
Title:  Front of Paddngton Station
Description:  The front entrance is now a Hilton Hotel.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 10:45:19 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
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The train to Heathrow
Title:  The train to Heathrow
Description:  A Heathrow Express Class 387 waits for its next run to Heathrow Airport at Paddington. These were built by Bombardier.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:30 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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An Electrostar and two IET's
Title:  An Electrostar and two IET's
Description:  A Heathrow Express Class 387 and two GWR Class 800 Intercity Express Trains are seen at Paddington Station.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:32 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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A GWR Class 387 EMU waits for its next run at Paddington
Title:  A GWR Class 387 EMU waits for its next run at Paddington
Description:  These were built by Bombardier.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:35 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Two Class 800 Intercity Express Trains wait for their next runs at Paddington
Title:  Two Class 800 Intercity Express Trains wait for their next runs at Paddington
Description:  These trains were built by Hitachi and are dual mode units capable of running at full speed on either electric or diesel.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:38 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Vacuuming The Train?
Title:  Vacuuming The Train?
Description:  A man with a vacuum cleaner waits for board a Jubilee Line train at Baker Street. The train type is known as the "1996 Stock" and was built by GEC Alsthom-Metro-Cammell and entered service in 1997.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:40 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Passenger
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Blackfriars Station
Title:  Blackfriars Station
Description:  In a rather unique move the station was expanded by extending the platforms across the Thames from 2009 to 2012. The piers in the foreground were part of the original bridge that was demolished in 1985.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:42 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Station
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Yes there is a train in there
Title:  Yes there is a train in there
Description:  An EMU can be seen at Cannon street in between the famed Tower Bridge and Southwark Bridge.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:45 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge
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Looking a Blackfriars Station from the East
Title:  Looking a Blackfriars Station from the East
Description:  In a rather unique move the station was expanded by extending the platforms across the Thames from 2009 to 2012.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:47 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  71   Comments: 0
A District Line train arrives at Blackfriars
Title:  A District Line train arrives at Blackfriars
Description:  This is an S Stock train built by Bombardier.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:50 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Passenger
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A District Line train departs Blackfriars
Title:  A District Line train departs Blackfriars
Description:  This is an S Stock train built by Bombardier.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:52 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Action
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Subway trains meet at Blackfriars
Title:  Subway trains meet at Blackfriars
Description:  These are S Stock trains built by Bombardier.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:55 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Action
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Quite the Subway Station
Title:  Quite the Subway Station
Description:  The Paddington Metropolitan Railway Station is quite the subway station having been built in 1868.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:58 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit
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Big crowds at Paddington's Metropolitan Railway Station
Title:  Big crowds at Paddington's Metropolitan Railway Station
Description:  The station opened in 1868.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 9:00:00 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit
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Busy nighttime scene at Paddington Station
Title:  Busy nighttime scene at Paddington Station
Description:  Paddington Station is still a very busy place at 8 PM.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 10:45:22 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Passengers stream off a train at Paddington Station
Title:  Passengers stream off a train at Paddington Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 10:45:25 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
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Looking towards the throat of Paddington Station
Title:  Looking towards the throat of Paddington Station
Description:  This was taken at about 8 PM on my iPhone 8.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 10:45:28 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Track
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"Sir Gareth Edwards" stands at Paddington
Title:  "Sir Gareth Edwards" stands at Paddington
Description:  This is Hitachi Built Class 800 dual-mode Intercity Express Train. Gareth Edwards is a famed Welsh rugby player.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 10:45:31 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
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Nighttime IET's at Paddington Station
Title:  Nighttime IET's at Paddington Station
Description:  Three Class 800 IET's occupy the tracks at Paddington Station.
Photo Date:  9/4/2022  Upload Date: 9/14/2022 10:45:34 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Night,Station,Passenger
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Entering Paddington
Title:  Entering Paddington
Description:  A Circle Line train enters the Metropolitan Railway station for Paddington. This is among the oldest sections of he Underground having been opened in 1868.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:39:27 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel,Action
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Two S Stock Trains meet at Paddington
Title:  Two S Stock Trains meet at Paddington
Description:  This is among the oldest sections of he Underground having been opened in 1868.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:39:30 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Action
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Cut and Cover
Title:  Cut and Cover
Description:  You can see the cut and cover construction of this late-1800s section of the Underground in this shot at Paddington.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:39:33 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit
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Out of the Darkness
Title:  Out of the Darkness
Description:  A Circle Line train exits the darkness and enters the Metropolitan Railway station for Paddington. This is among the oldest sections of he Underground having been opened in 1868.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:39:35 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Action
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Beneath the Streets of London
Title:  Beneath the Streets of London
Description:  This view makes it obvious how shallow this this late-1800s section of the Underground was constructed. Later sections of the tube were constructed far deeper.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:39:38 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Action
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Horse Tram
Title:  Horse Tram
Description:  This horse drawn tram is on display at the London Transport Museum.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:39:41 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Steam Subway
Title:  Steam Subway
Description:  The first sections of the London Underground were initially operated by steam. This particular locomotive was built by Beyer Peacock in Manchester in 1866. It was used until 1905 when the line was electrified. Seen on display at the London Transport Museum.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:39:43 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Metropolitan Railway "Bogie Stock" coach No 400
Title:  Metropolitan Railway "Bogie Stock" coach No 400
Description:  This carriage was one of a batch built between 1898 and 1900 for the Metropolitan Railway. They were all converted to work on an electrified system between 1906 and 1924. This carriage, number 400, was withdrawn in 1960. Seen on display at the London Transport Museum.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:39:46 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Vintage Advertisements
Title:  Vintage Advertisements
Description:  Vintage Advertisements are seen inside Metropolitan Railway "Bogie Stock" coach No 400. Seen on display at the London Transport Museum.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:39:49 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Metropolitan Railway "Bogie Stock" coach No 400 Interior
Title:  Metropolitan Railway "Bogie Stock" coach No 400 Interior
Description:  This carriage was one of a batch built between 1898 and 1900 for the Metropolitan Railway. They were all converted to work on an electrified system between 1906 and 1924. This carriage, number 400, was withdrawn in 1960. Seen on display at the London Transport Museum.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:39:52 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Ladies Only
Title:  Ladies Only
Description:  Early London subway cars had a Ladies Only section. Seen at the London Transport Museum.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:39:54 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Metropolitan Railway electric locomotive No. 5 'John Hampden
Title:  Metropolitan Railway electric locomotive No. 5 'John Hampden
Description:  These locomotives were used to haul the formerly steam hauled passenger cars before the introduction of EMU's for subway services. This locomotive was built by Metropolitan-Vickers in 1922. Seen on display at the London Transport Museum.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:39:57 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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 LER Q23-stock
Title:  LER Q23-stock
Description:  The Q-23 Cars were modernized G-Stock cars and were rebuilt from cars originally delivered in 1923. These units served until 1971. Seen on display at the London Transport Museum
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:39:59 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit
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Tall Boy
Title:  Tall Boy
Description:  This very tall double-deck tram was built in 1910. Seen on display at the London Transport Museum.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:40:02 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit
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City and South London Railway 'Padded Cell' coach No 30 and Locomotive
Title:  City and South London Railway 'Padded Cell' coach No 30 and Locomotive
Description:  These were the first types of rolling stock used in the "deep tube" in 1890.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:40:04 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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'Padded Cell' coach Interior
Title:  'Padded Cell' coach Interior
Description:  These coaches were the first to be used in the "deep tube" in 1890 and it's easy to see how they got their nickname!
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:40:07 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit
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Primitive
Title:  Primitive
Description:  The very basic City and South London Railway Locomotive interior. Seen on display at the London Transport Museum.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:40:09 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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London Underground 1938-tube stock Interior
Title:  London Underground 1938-tube stock Interior
Description:  The last 38-stock retired from service in 1988, six weeks short of 50 years service. This car travelled more than one million miles in its 40 years service on the Northern Line. Seen on display at the London Transport Museum.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:40:12 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit
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London Underground 1938-tube stock driving motor car No. 11182
Title:  London Underground 1938-tube stock driving motor car No. 11182
Description:  The last 38-stock retired from service in 1988, six weeks short of 50 years service. This car travelled more than one million miles in its 40 years service on the Northern Line. Seen on display at the London Transport Museum.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:40:14 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit
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Going down...
Title:  Going down...
Description:  Heading own a very long escalator into Leicester Square station.
Photo Date:  9/5/2022  Upload Date: 9/16/2022 5:40:16 PM
Location:  London, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit
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