Loco is running out of West Ealing station, westbound towards Southall on the Down Relief line.
Presumably running light engine to Southall shed (Old Oak Common shed had just been closed to steam at this date), after working the overnight return Ffestiniog Railway Society’s “AGM Special” to Paddington. (1X82)

Viewed from footbridge with east side of triangular junction to Drayton Green Halt visible top right

Bill Elkins says "Late in 1964 (I was 17 years old) I was fortunate enough to fire 7029 on a couple of trips ECS - OOC/Paddington. hardly lifted the shovel!"