D1015 'Western Champion' carrying the number D1001 and the name 'Western Pathfinder' to commemorate the final railtour run by Pathfinder Railtours, see arriving at Manchester Victoria with 1Z52 the 'The Pathfinder Finale' from Salisbury. 57314 'Conwy Castle' was on the rear of this tour from Gloucester where 57008 worked the first/last legs to and from Salisbury. Farewell Pathfinder Tours - we will miss you..
Photo by Ed, 20th December 2025.