Fastest diesels in the world. The HST (High Speed Train) can attain 125 mph (and does) on a number of routes in the UK. Seen here in the grandeur of Paddington.

A Battle of Britain Class steam locomotive slides into Highly past hundreds of enthusiasts and attendees. This main line locomotive has recently returned to SVR once pulled fast mainline trains.

A Class 360 rushes through the busy Stratford City station as rush hour begins.

A Voyager DMU set flashes through South Kenton. These Class 221's are used on services that get away from the electrically powered west coast mainline.

An 8 coach formation Class 321 set arrives at Stratford as a Class 315 also arrives in the distance.

Rush hour begins at Stratford. Here it's common to catch trains pacing each other, such as a commuter service with a Class 315 on the right and an Intercity approaching on the left.

A Southern 377 set rushes southward through South Kenton bound for Brighton.

Wham! A high speed Virgin service blasts towards London.

A London Overground service is passed by a high speed Virgin Trains Pendilino bound for London Euston on the West Coast Main Line.

Two 50 year old Class 86 electrics lead a Tilbury liner through Stratford. The lead motor sports the latest livery used by Freightliner. These have all since been withdrawn.