celebrity 'skinhead' 31 117 was also a regular performer in and around the London terminal

50 016 Barham alongside 31 117

A study in cab design. How many years separated the two?

50 034 about to enter the factory building for attention

31 304 was one of Paddington's regular station pilots, and could often be seen removing ECS to the carriage sidings

31 159 in the company of a class 08 around the turntable

A fine study of 50 009 outside the factory

It wasn't always diesels at Old Oak. Here a 86 209 sits outside the factory awaiting attention

In failing evening light, 55022 passes the Factory

One of the more unusual workings occurred in late 1981, when 55022 worked a railtour from York to Paddington via Swindon. Of course the Deltic ran to OOC for fuel and servicing, and is seen here on the turntable

Royal Scots Grey outside the fuelling point, waiting its turn

The deltic looks somewhat unusual on the turntable amongst the usual visitors

One of only a few occasions that a Class 50 and 55 could be seen together... 55 022 slowly passes 50 028 at Old Oak Common depot 28 Nov 1981

Not brilliant quality I know but a historic shot. 1048 Western Lady alongside 50035 and a Class 47 inside the fuel point

1013 Western Ranger outside the factory with 1023 Western Fusilier visible inside

Just able to see three Class 52 here - 1013 and 1023, plus 1010 Western Campaigner

Slightly better definition taken with the higher speed BW film

50 028 and 55 022 alongside at Old Oak Common. One of three occasions when I have been able to secure a photo of these locomotive classes together