17th June 1984

The shunter and driver are in conversation as Class 47/4 no. 47508 "Great Britain" is prepared for departure. This is the 16.30 Plymouth to London Paddington train. This locomotive was originally named in 1979, but in 1985 the loco was renamed by HM The Queen as "S.S. Great Britain" in commemoration of Brunel's steam ship and the GWR 150 celebrations.