Taken from the 05.53 Plymouth to Paddington HST, being worked by set 253008, as it passes two Class 50s on the approach to Paddington at the end of our journey from Westbury to London. Leading a set of empty Mk. 1s 50044 'Exeter' is probably waiting to cross over and head back to Old Oak Common with the stock having been used on a morning commuter service probably from Oxford. In the distance is 50009 'Conquerer' is also waiting to make its way back to the depot with a driver and second man sitting in the cab facing the camera. Westbourne Park Villas road is behind the substantial wall to the right with the block visible through the trees still exactly the same today even down to the stairwell windows!
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