Bakerloo line trains seldom visit Kilburn High Road due to the station's typical services being solely for the London Overground. The unique configuration of the Bakerloo line near Queen's Park enables these rare occurrences, especially during cold weather where maintenance operations like "sleet trains" are necessary. The Bakerloo line trains can access Kilburn High Road by using the London Overground tracks when needed, primarily for engineering purposes and to help keep the rails clear during winter conditions. These trains do not carry passengers during these rare visits.
"It's very rare, but on odd occasions, a Bakerloo line train can be seen at Kilburn High Road, a station it doesn't usually call at."
"The shed is also used overnight to store trains, which is significant as it means the shed is full, and that blocks the Bakerloo line tracks at night time."
"The main one is that when the weather is cold, the London Underground runs a 'sleet train' on the above-ground section of the Bakerloo line overnight to keep the tracks clear."
"So, Kilburn High Road station, which generally only sees London Overground (Lioness line) trains, can occasionally see a Bakerloo line train pulling into the platform."
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