As our HST, the 05.53 Plymouth to London service, approaches Paddington at Westbourne Park 50009 'Conquerer' is seen waiting for a path back to Old Oak Common whilst a set of Mk. 1 stock also waits to make the same journey. Indeed, it is possible that 50009 will have led the same set of stock inbound earlier and now is released from the platform end. Later in the day this Class 50 did a return run to Bristol Temple Meads (1A19 was the returning up train) and followed by a commuter service to Oxford (1A44). The substantial bridge crossing the line behind the 50 carries Porchester Road with Royal Oak tube station accessed at the left-hand end.
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