| Old Oak Lane
Written by Craig Leaper - 17 May 2007 |
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From A40 west, bear left onto Victoria Road in North Acton or right (from A40 east) into the same road, then follow'"A4000 - Harlesden and Willesden' round the one way system. Cross over the bridge over the Central Line station and continue under next railway bridge. When you reach the Old Oak Lane traffic lights, park in the vicinity and head onto the road bridge.
The best place to park is restaurant car park beneath bridge.
The nearest stations are either North Acton or Willesden Junction. Silverlink trains operate on the North London Line on a 15 minute frequency off peak between Stratford and Richmond, and also at a 20 minute frequency between London Euston and Watford Junction. Also it is possible to catch the Bakerloo line here.
North Acton is served by Central Line trains from Ealing Broadway and West Ruislip in the west. If you did not fancy the 5 minute walk from either of these, then the 266 bus runs frequently up and down the A4000, also linking you with Acton Main Line station.
Video is poor due to traffic, but the shot is best in the afternoon as the head of the train will be lit up as well as sides. The shot looking towards the west (other side of the bridge) is not so great, but the east side provides a nice shot, in particular if you can get the train coming across the canal bridge.
