220033 VOYAGER in NEW LIVERY Steals the Show! Reading Station, 4K Rail Action

Five hours of non-stop main line action at Reading Station — and it’s the brand-new Cross Country livery on 220033 that steals the spotlight. From IET pairings and heavy freight to Class 60 power and top-and-tail 66s, this session delivered everything. Even drivers were stopping for selfies in front of the Voyager. If you enjoy detailed UK rail coverage, help us reach 1,000 subscribers — your support genuinely keeps these long-form sessions coming.

Filmed between 10:30 and 15:30 on 25th February 2026, this session captures five hours of relentless traffic at Reading railway station, one of the busiest and most diverse main line hubs in the UK.

The headline appearance comes from Class 220 220033 in its brand-new Cross Country livery, working 1E36 — my taxi down from New Street. The repaint caused serious interest on the platform, with even drivers pausing for selfies in front of the unit.

Alongside the Voyager highlight, this session includes:

Class 800

800010 – 1L68
800023 & 800006 – 1L12
800022 & 800030 – 1B11
800320 – 1D19
800321 – 1A77 / 1B16
800308 – 1C19 / 1A82
800306 – 1W02
800008 – 1L72
800001 – 1L74
800017 – 1G17
800315 – 1B19

Freight traction includes:

Class 60

60099 – 6M60
60028 – 6M51
60029 – 6V37

Class 66

66566 & 66561 – 6A40
66097 – 6C03
66617 – 6M91
66614 – 6A61
66510 – 4L33
66522 – 4O38
66192 & 66106 – 6A97 (Top & Tail)
59202 – 6A60

Passenger variety also includes:

Class 387 workings
Class 345 services
Class 802 appearances
Class 221 221111 & 221116
Class 450 pair 450033 & 450070

From high-speed IET departures to steady freight movements, Reading once again proves why it’s one of the UK’s most rewarding filming locations.

One of the standout aspects of this session was the sheer variety on display — not just in traction, but in liveries as well. From freshly repainted units turning heads on the platform to weathered freight locomotives showing the marks of hard main line work, Reading delivered a constant mix of colour and character. High-speed bi-modes, regional multiple units, heavy freight power and classic intercity sets all shared the same stretch of railway, creating a visual and operational contrast that kept the action engaging from start to finish.

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If you enjoy realistic railway operations, check out my sister channel Charlemont Parkway, where I recreate authentic main line-style movements in 00 gauge with detailed scenery, weathered rolling stock and operational accuracy inspired by real-world sessions like this.

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Next up: Leamington Spa, featuring one of the last running Mk3 Chiltern Railways sets, alongside heavy freight and main line action.
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