Kensington Olympia
1st July 2008

One of the few places in the capital with a variety of motive power, operators and stock, all within easy reach of Central London...and a frequent train service too.
Just added are a set of photos of the station and surroundings which will be used as part of a n scale model of the station I hope to start building this year. Last update 11/8/09.

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A rather nice mixed freight train from Europe trails behind 92014 at Kensington Olympia.
A rather nice mixed freight train from Europe trails behind 92014 at Kensington Olympia.
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2006-09-14 00:00:00
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First day with my shiny new DSLR saw me taking a trip to Olympia. In 90 mins of nearly solid rain apart from the usual EMUs there were 4 freight trains and a light engine. 66575 heads north with 4E24: 1039 Grain to Leeds container train. Needed a higher shutter speed for this one!
First day with my shiny new DSLR saw me taking a trip to Olympia. In 90 mins of nearly solid rain apart from the usual EMUs there were 4 freight trains and a light engine. 66575 heads north with 4E24: 1039 Grain to Leeds container train. Needed a higher shutter speed for this one!
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2007-02-09 12:51:00
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With the rain getting worse at Olympia 59004 heads back west with 6V18: 1243 Hither Green to Whatley Quarry empties.
With the rain getting worse at Olympia 59004 heads back west with 6V18: 1243 Hither Green to Whatley Quarry empties.
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2007-02-09 13:25:00
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Lots of signs at the end of the platform at Olympia, lots of cranes too! Photo taken 03/12/07.
Lots of signs at the end of the platform at Olympia, lots of cranes too! Photo taken 03/12/07.
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2007-12-03 13:13:00
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313109 and 313106 pass at Olympia on Willesden Jct to Clapham Jct and v/v services. Photo taken 03/12/07.
313109 and 313106 pass at Olympia on Willesden Jct to Clapham Jct and v/v services. Photo taken 03/12/07.
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2007-12-03 13:49:00
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377211 approaches Olympia with the 1311 Watford to Brighton service. Photo taken 03/12/07.
377211 approaches Olympia with the 1311 Watford to Brighton service. Photo taken 03/12/07.
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2007-12-03 13:49:00
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59203 leads a long rake of Hanson Stone hoppers through Kensington Olympia. Photo taken 03/12/07.
59203 leads a long rake of Hanson Stone hoppers through Kensington Olympia. Photo taken 03/12/07.
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2007-12-03 13:49:00
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59203 passes through Kensington Olympia station. Photo taken 03/12/07.
59203 passes through Kensington Olympia station. Photo taken 03/12/07.
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2007-12-03 13:49:00
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66621 with a train of Bardon Hoppers passes through Kensington Olympia. Photo taken 03/12/07.
66621 with a train of Bardon Hoppers passes through Kensington Olympia. Photo taken 03/12/07.
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2007-12-03 13:49:00
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Nice neat placing of AWS magnets at Kensington Olympia. Photo taken 03/12/07.
Nice neat placing of AWS magnets at Kensington Olympia. Photo taken 03/12/07.
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2007-12-03 13:49:00
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Kensington Olympia is in a very sorry state these days. 313105 and 313104 are working the Clapham Jct to Willesden Jct shuttles. Photo taken 7/4/08.
Kensington Olympia is in a very sorry state these days. 313105 and 313104 are working the Clapham Jct to Willesden Jct shuttles. Photo taken 7/4/08.
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2008-04-07 10:26:00
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60063 passes through Olympia. Photo taken 7/4/08.
60063 passes through Olympia. Photo taken 7/4/08.
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2008-04-07 10:26:00
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The Train Manager is about to reboard 220029 forming the 0921 Brighton to Birmingham New Street for a nearly RT departure. Photo taken 3/12/08 10 days to go before the service finishes.
The Train Manager is about to reboard 220029 forming the 0921 Brighton to Birmingham New Street for a nearly RT departure. Photo taken 3/12/08 10 days to go before the service finishes.
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2008-12-03 12:28:35
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Freightliner 66534 hurries a train of containers through Olympia enroute to the Isle of Grain? Photo taken 3/12/08.
Freightliner 66534 hurries a train of containers through Olympia enroute to the Isle of Grain? Photo taken 3/12/08.
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2008-12-03 12:28:35
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Ho ho ho...err bah humbug from Cross Country trains. Shame the nearest you will be to a station served by Cross Country from the 14th December 2008 will be Guildford!
Ho ho ho...err bah humbug from Cross Country trains. Shame the nearest you will be to a station served by Cross Country from the 14th December 2008 will be Guildford!
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2008-12-03 12:28:35
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Running about 15 minutes late 220005 climbs the bank from the West London line to join the Brighton mainline at Clapham Junction. Photo taken 3/12/08.
Running about 15 minutes late 220005 climbs the bank from the West London line to join the Brighton mainline at Clapham Junction. Photo taken 3/12/08.
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2008-12-03 13:15:09
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Side view of Kensington Olympia station building. 7/7/09.
Side view of Kensington Olympia station building. 7/7/09.
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2009-07-07 09:21:21
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Kensington Olympia, front entrance and shops. 7/7/09.
Kensington Olympia, front entrance and shops. 7/7/09.
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2009-07-07 09:21:39
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Kensington Olympia station building entrance and offices. 7/7/09.
Kensington Olympia station building entrance and offices. 7/7/09.
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2009-07-07 09:21:48
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Kensington Olympia building details. 7/7/09.
Kensington Olympia building details. 7/7/09.
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2009-07-07 09:22:12
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Kensington Olympia station buildings overall view. 7/7/09.
Kensington Olympia station buildings overall view. 7/7/09.
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2009-07-07 09:22:37
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Entrance to the former Kensington Olympia Motorail terminal, now a carpark but has kept the Motorail name!  7/7/09.
Entrance to the former Kensington Olympia Motorail terminal, now a carpark but has kept the Motorail name! 7/7/09.
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2009-07-07 09:23:01
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Building outside the wetern side of Kensington Olympia. 7/7/09.
Building outside the wetern side of Kensington Olympia. 7/7/09.
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2009-07-07 09:23:27
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Buildings outside Kensington Olympia. 7/7/09.
Buildings outside Kensington Olympia. 7/7/09.
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2009-07-07 09:23:33
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