PUDSEY Bear took a special trip on the Tamar Valley Line from Plymouth last Thursday.

Pudsey travelled on the 1046 train from Plymouth to Gunnislake and back again raising funds for Children in Need. He was accompanied by members of the University of Plymouth Big Band and student volunteers who sold gingerbread bears to passengers.

At Bere Ferrers, the train was met by Chris Grove of the Tamar Belle Heritage Centre.

The event was organised by the Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership, with the support of First Great Western, and the Students' Union at the University of Plymouth.