WCML Euston to Watford Junction

The West Coast Main Line is a major North-South route in the United Kingdom, running from London north to Scotland, with frequent services to Birmingham, Manchester, Preston, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

WCML Euston to Watford Junction
DescriptionThe south section of the West Coast Main Line, from London Euston to Watford Junction
Country United Kingdom
Time period2023
Train Operating CompanyAvanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, Southern, London Overground, London Underground
Simulation difficulty9/10 stars
AuthorOxalin
RepositoryWCML Euston to Watford Junction
WebsiteWCML Euston to Watford Junction
Rolling Stock
Route map

St Albans Abbey
Park Street
How Wood
Bricket Wood
West Coast Main Line
Garston
Watford North
Watford Junction
Watford High Street
Watford Yard
Watford South Junction
Bushey
Carpenders Park
Hatch End
Headstone Lane
Harrow & Wealdstone Turnback Siding
Harrow & Wealdstone
Kenton
South Kenton
North Wembley
North Wembley Junction
Wembley Central
Wembley Loco Sidings
Stonebridge Park Depot
Intersection Tunnel
Wembley Receptions
Stonebridge Park
Wembley Yard South Junction
Wembley 'C' Sidings (LOROL)
Wembley South Sidings
Wembley Carriage Shed
Willesden Royal Mail Terminal
Harlesden
Wembley 'F' Sidings
Willesden Diveunder
RMT Throat
Brent Sidings
Neasden
Willesden Junction
Richmond
Willesden Junction Turnback Siding
Mitre Bridge Junction
Clapham Junction
Willesden TMD
North London Line
Kensal Green Tunnels
Kensal
Queen's Park North Shed
Queen's Park
Bakerloo Line
Kilburn Loop
Kilburn High Road
South Hampstead
Primrose Hill Tunnels
Camden Flyover
Primrose Hill
Camden Carriage Sidings
Camden Road
Camden South Junction
Park Street Tunnels
Euston Diveunder
Euston Up Sidings
Euston Throat
London Euston

This simulation includes the line from London Euston as far north as Watford Junction, on the outskirts of London. This is one of the few sections of six track railway in the UK, with the normal fast and slow lines in addition to the "Watford DC". Long distance services use the first two sets, and the latter two are used by London Overground stopping services, as well as London Underground Bakerloo Line services.

Also included is the St Albans Abbey branch from Watford Junction, and the various lines in the Willesden area - used by London Overground services on the North London Line along with several freight services.

Timetable

A Sunday timetable for Spring 2023 has been included. The WCML is unusual for operating as a two-track railway (ignoring the Watford DC lines) for a large amount of the weekend. As such, the fast lines only open late morning, and close again early evening, which restricts the number of long distance services.

WCML Euston to Watford Junction Services
Train Operating Company Origin Destination Frequency (tph)
Southern Watford Junction Clapham Junction 1
London Northwestern Railway St Albans Abbey 1
London Euston Crewe 1
Milton Keynes Central 2
Birmingham New Street 2
Avanti West Coast 2
Carlisle 1
Liverpool Lime Street 1
Manchester Piccadilly 2
London Overground Watford Junction 4
Clapham Junction Stratford 4
Richmond 4
Bakerloo Line Elephant & Castle Harrow & Wealdstone 4
Stonebridge Park 4
Queen's Park 8

Operational Tips

Arrivals at London Euston all have platforms allocated (as well as arrivals at several other stations) - its recommended to keep to these. Also double check the lines which services should pass Euston Throat and Camden South Junction on.

Development

While the timetable is complete in terms of passenger services, it currently only has one freight service included. Additionally, only the first few hours are tested, so it is possible that there are issues further through that haven't yet been found.