08645 Ernesettle 23 October 1994

The Pathfinder Tours 1Z27 07:50 Bristol Temple Meads to Sandplace 'Pixie Returns' railtour runs alongside the River Tamar at Ernesettle on 23 October 1994. This panoramic view, taken from the A38 Tamar Road Bridge, shows the train returning from Bere Alston, trundling along at 15 mph behind 08645, with 08663 Plymouth bringing up the rear. 37412 Driver John Elliot & 37146 were the main tour locos, but this Class 08 section of the tour was definitely worth photographing, as it was so unusual. The train is passing Ernesettle Royal Naval Armament Depot (or Defence Munitions Plymouth as it is now called).