DMU Operations: Eastern Region
Grantham-Lincoln
This was a 24¾ mile journey. All intermediate stations except Leadenham closed in 1962, Leadenham closed on 1 November 1965 along with the direct line between the two cities.
A variety of DMU types allocated to Lincoln depot could be found on the service, including Derby Lightweights and Derby Heavyweights.
Sample Timetables
17th September 1956 to 16th June 1957
In the Passenger Services Eastern Region timetable it was Table 60 (0.4 mb pdf).
9th June to 14th September 1958
In the Passenger Services Eastern Region timetable it was Table 60 (0.4 mb pdf).
15th June to 13th September 1959
In the Passenger Services Eastern Region timetable it was Table 51 (0.4 mb pdf).
2nd November 1959 to 12th June 1960
In the Passenger Services Eastern Region timetable it was Table 51 (0.4 mb pdf).
11th September 1961 to 17th June 1962
In the Passenger Services Eastern Region timetable it was Table 51 (0.4 mb pdf).
18th June to 9th September 1962
In the Passenger Services Eastern Region timetable it was Table 51 (0.4 mb pdf).
17th June to 8th September 1963
In the Passenger Services Eastern Region timetable it was Table 51 (0.4 mb pdf).
9th September 1963 to 14th June 1964
In the Passenger Services Eastern Region timetable it was Table 51 (0.4 mb pdf).
7th September 1964 to 13th June 1965
In the Passenger Services Eastern Region timetable it was Table 51 (0.4 mb pdf).
14th June 1965 to 17th April 1966
In the Passenger Services Eastern Region timetable it was Table 12 (0.4 mb pdf).
Images
circa 1957
A colour image of a 'modern diesel train' leaving Lincoln station as seen in a 1957 article on railways in the county taken from the British Transport Commission magazine 'Transport Age. Older loco hauled stock lurks in the background, one carriage in the 'blood and custard' livery used at the time. Amidst the semaphore signalling a new style fluorescent platform light can be seen with "Lincoln Central' in relief letters on the diffuser. The train is heading off to Grantham. Scan and notes courtesy of Mike Ashworth. Note the diagonal line on the blue square coupling code. British Railways.
circa 1960
A Cravens twin DMU seen with Lincoln Cathedral in the background. It is approaching Sincil Bank off the line from Grantham, where it will join the line from Sleaford. Circa 1960. Part of the Ruston & Hornsby factory can be seen in the background. British Railways.