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Exploring London\u2019s Overground Network<\/span><\/p>\n

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London Overground platforms at Clapham Junction. Lumix LX-3 photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

London\u2019s Overground system provides a regular-interval rapid transit service on various radial railway routes. These routes utilize a mix of Network Rail mainlines, new specialized Overground lines, and lines converted from former Underground lines. Over much of its network, Overground services share tracks with franchise long-distance passenger train operators, freight services, and in a few places with Underground trains.<\/p>\n

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London Overground train approaches Wandsworth Road on its run from Clapham Junction to Highbury&Islington on April 17, 2013. Exposed with Canon EOS 7D.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Recently, Overground completed an outer orbital ring. This allows passengers to make a complete circle around London (albeit requiring a couple train changes). Since this circle intersects several significant freight lines, I found it useful for studying and photographing freight trains in the London area.<\/p>\n

Overground provides an easy link from popular places to photograph freights such as Kensington-Olympia<\/a>, Wandsworth Road<\/a>, and a variety of stations on the North London line. My experience on this most recent trip produced mixed results.<\/p>\n

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An Overground train approaches Hamstead Heath on the North London Line. Freights often use this line, filling paths between scheduled Overground services. Lumix LX-3 photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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GB Railfreight EMD-built Class 66 diesels roll toward London’s Kensington-Olympia station on April 19, 2013. Exposed digitally with a Canon EOS 7D with 28-135mm lens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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An EWS Class 66 diesel leads a Class 92 electric on a unit freight at Kensington-Olympia on April 19, 2013. The high volume of freight transiting London on this line, make Kensington-Olympia popular with photographers. While photographer’s lunch droppings make the station popular with pigeons. Canon EOS 7D with 28-135mm lens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Trailing view of a freight led by an EWS Class 66 diesel and Class 92 electric on a unit freight at Kensington-Olympia on April 19, 2013. Canon EOS 7D with 28-135mm lens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Since, Overground services have been much expanded since my last visit, I focused my efforts on riding and photographing routes that not previously experienced while re-exploring places I hadn\u2019t visited in several years. As result, I wasn\u2019t as patient waiting for freights to pass. While I saw many freights from the windows of Overground trains, I made only a few successful images of freight movements.<\/p>\n

My time in London was limited and I had variety of social and business engagements. Also, I visited a variety of London\u2019s museums, pubs, and other attractions.\u00a0 Yet, I made good use of my time on the Overground. These are images are just a few of my results. Check London Overground\u2014Part 2<\/a> for more views.<\/p>\n

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A London Overground train at Willesden Junction on April 19, 2013. Compare this view with the image of the London Tube train presented in London Underground Part\u00a02<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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