London Paddington Station: Brunel’s GWR Train Shed & Modern Trains

London Paddington Station features Isambard Kingdom Brunel's 19th-century iron-and-glass train sheds alongside modern GWR trains and historic brick offices.
London Paddington Station, a masterpiece of Victorian engineering, showcases Isambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic iron-and-glass train sheds, completed in the mid-19th century for the Great Western Railway. These expansive canopies still cover multiple platforms, now served by modern GWR Class 800 trains. The original red-brick offices of the railway company remain adjacent to the terminus, a testament to Paddington's enduring significance as both a historical marvel and a vital hub in Britain's contemporary rail network.
Photo taken in April 2019.
Photo Part Of
London
63 photos • 2019
Map
OpenStreetMap Google Maps
More from London
King's Cross St Pancras Station Interior, London
King's Cross St Pancras Station Interior, London
The interior of King's Cross St. Pancras station in London, a major railway hub that serves both national rail services…
Blackfriars Bridge and City of London Skyline at Night
Blackfriars Bridge and City of London Skyline at Night
Blackfriars Bridge, completed in 1869, spans the River Thames, connecting the City of London with Southwark. The bridge's design, by…
London Eye Passenger Capsule at South Bank Embarkation
London Eye Passenger Capsule at South Bank Embarkation
A passenger capsule of the London Eye is shown docked at its South Bank embarkation point. Opened in 2000, the…
London Bridge Station: Thameslink Platforms and Class 700 Train
London Bridge Station: Thameslink Platforms and Class 700 Train
London Bridge Station's Thameslink platforms, part of a £1 billion redevelopment completed in 2018, showcase modern commuter rail infrastructure designed…
London Eye and St. James's Park Lake, Westminster
London Eye and St. James's Park Lake, Westminster
St. James's Park Lake and the London Eye in Westminster. St. James's Park, one of London's eight Royal Parks, was…
Royal Docks: Canary Wharf and Construction Cranes
Royal Docks: Canary Wharf and Construction Cranes
The Royal Docks in London's Docklands area showcase a stark contrast between the remnants of its industrial past and the…
Nearby Photos

Built in Minneapolis

Photographs showcasing change over time

Browse by location, move through long-running series, or start with recent work.

© 1996–2026 Chad Davis