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Kensington Olympia in 1986

Channel: John K Wells
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A combined rail and tube station in Kensington, on the edge of Central London which derives its name from the adjacent Olympia exhibition centre. Long gone now are the days of the Motorail terminal which is now a car park. Back in 1986 an interesting mix of traffic was to be seen including, as shown here, Southern Region's class 33 and 73 locomotives amidst other through passenger and freight traffic which used the line as a gateway to the south of England and ultimately, the south coast.
Thanks again to Roger G Howard for supply and granting of his footage.
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This video captures scenes from Kensington Olympia in 1986, showcasing a time when the area was a key transport hub. The footage includes Southern Region locomotives and other rail traffic passing through the station, which served as a gateway to southern England. Located near the Exhibition Centre, the site once hosted the Motorail terminal, now replaced by a car park. The video provides a historical glimpse into the mix of passenger and freight services that operated through this Central London location during the 1980s.

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  • Platform ID V8VU10UMV-U
  • Views 1,629
  • Date published 25 Oct 2023 19:25
  • Date added 13 Jun 2026 02:31
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