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June 1963
An eight-car Western Region Blue Pullman unit is seen between Olton and Solihull in June 1963. Note the suburban set in the distance. Michael Mensing.
July 1963
Set: 301
In July 1963 Derby suburban triple set 301 with W50097 leading and a GRC&W Cross-Country set are seen between Olton and Solihull. Michael Mensing.
16th March 1964
Set: 105
W55007 with a matching GRC&W driver trailer leads a Swindon Cross-Country set on the 7.30am Leamington Spa (G) - Birmingham Snow Hill service seen at Solihill on March 16, 1964. The front of the set number in the window is unclear - perhaps 105. Michael Mensing.
8th April 1964
Set: 314
W50109 leads a 3-car Class 116 with a Class 122 on the rear at Solihull on the 8.0am Leamington Spa (G) - Birmingham (M St), 8th April 1964. Michael Mensing.
25th May 1964
Set: 512
A well-loaded 4.40pm Wolverhampton Low Level - Didcot service is seen between Olton and Solihull on Bank Holiday Monday 25 May 1964. Formed of two GRC&W DMUs with a Derby suburban triple set between, 51104 leads the Cross Country unit with Tyseley set number 512 in the left cab window and its M prefix - changed from its original W - noticeably lighter than the vehicle number. The parcel car on the rear was noted as 55996. Michael Mensing.
June 1964
Set: 317
Tyseley Derby suburban triple set number 317 seen at Solihill in June 1964. Michael Mensing.
June 1964
Set: 321
A Derby suburban triple DMU (set TYS321) at Solihull in June 1964 led by DMBS M50063. Michael Mensing.
28th August 1964
Set: 304
A Derby suburban triple set at Solihull on 28 August 1964, with Knowle on the destination blind. The set number in the cab window could be 304, meaning DMS 50104 is closest. Michael Mensing.
28th August 1964
Set: 106
The 7:30am Leamington Spa (General) - Birmingham Snow Hill is seen at Solihull on the 28th August 1964. It is formed of M55008 with a DTS (carrying a crest) and a Class 116 set. Michael Mensing.
September 1964
Set: 339
Unlined green Derby heavyweight set 339 is seen heading away from Solihull station in September 1964. Note the cab roof dome appears to be a different colour that the rest of the roof, possibly the same colour as the body. Michael Mensing.
23rd September 1964
Set: 306
M50112 leads the 5.52pm Birmingham (Snow Hill) - Lapworth seen between Solihull & Widney Manor on the 23rd September 1964. Michael Mensing.
17th September 1966
An early blue liveried Park Royal set passing between Solihull and Widney Manor on the 4.50pm Birmingham Snow Hill - Knowle & Dorridge, 17th September 1966. Michael Mensing.
1976
Set: TS405
A three-car Met-Camm DMU between Olton and Solihull stations (photo taken from Wadleys Road bridge looking towards Grange Road) in mid-1976. It appears to be set TS405 with M50324 closest. Michael Mensing.
June 1976
Set: TY534
Class 116 DMU set TY534 seen at Solihill in mid-June 1976. Stratford-upon-Avon is on the destination blind. Michael Mensing.
June 1976
A Class 116 DMU heads away from Solihill station in mid-June 1976. The DMBS is not carrying the usual Tyseley set number in the cab window but seems to be a recent transfer from further south judging by the remains of a set number under the drivers window and lack of destination blind and is presumably 50854. Michael Mensing.
June 1976
Set: TS407
Three-car Class 101 DMU set TS407 seen at Solihull in mid-June 1976. Michael Mensing.
September 1979
A refurbished Class 116 set is seen at Solihull in September 1979 heading for Birmingham Moor Street. Michael Mensing.
September 1984
Set: TS537
Class 116 unit TS537 of Tyseley depot and carrying "WM" branding on the front (believed to comprise vehicles 51130 + 59627 + 51143) pausing at Solihull station on a September evening in 1984 on a local service to Leamington Spa. Bob Belcher.
September 1984
Set: TS537
In the days when it was possible to sit at the front of a diesel multiple unit and (assuming that the driver had not lowered the blind) it was possible to enjoy a "driver's eye" view of the track ahead. On board a class 116 unit as a similar unit passes in the opposite direction on the section of route between Solihull and Lapworth that used to be four tracks. Taken in September 1984 from 51130 on a Leamington Spa service. Bob Belcher.
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