To get this shot, I did undertake a rather risky

trespass that, when I was 14 years old, did not seem as reckless at it would today. I am standing under Rockingham Road bridge in west Newbury photographing 50001 'Dreadnought' on an unidentified up fast working. However, it was not going quickly as it had been brought to a virtual halt on the approach to the signals controlled by the West box that can just be seen in the distance. The signals were cleared and it accelerated away to continue its journey to Paddington. Notice the rather clumsy blue square on the bodyside. This covers up the old BR double arrow logo that has been moved to the cab side as the 50 had only been named five days previously