DMU Operations: Eastern Region
Lincoln-Sheffield
DMUs seem to have been introduced to these services circa 1959, with Derby Heavyweights (Class 114s) allocated to Sheffield Darnall (until 1962) and Lincoln. The occassional other type could be found - 104s and 105s, from the mid-1980s other types were much more common.
Sample Timetables
These measured 4 1/8" x 3" when folded.
2 October 1972 to 6 May 1973
17 June 1973 to 5 May 1974
7 October 1974 to 4 May 1975
6 October 1975 to 2 May 1976
8 May 1978 to 13 May 1979
Images
1974
A "Lincoln Set" class 114 approaches Woodhouse station with a Lincoln - Sheffield working in 1974. As can be seen, Woodhouse yard was still busy at this time, albeit mostly as an overflow for Beighton Junction PW yard, and was shunted every morning by a trip from Tinsley. In later years, the loops to the right of the running lines were used by MGR trains to run-round before heading to Cottam or West Burton power stations. John Crooks.
1974
In 1974 a "Lincoln Set" pauses at Woodhouse station, Sheffield, on it's way back to it's home base. The slow lines which passed around the back of the platforms were still in regular use at this time, and above the train can be seen the last gantry of the "MSW" electrified lines from Manchester via Woodhead. Rotherwood exchange sidings, a regular haunt of mine, is situated above the RH end of the station footbridge. John Crooks.
circa summer 1975
A Lincoln allocated Class 105 with vehicles E51288 and E56445 and Sheffield on the destination blind entering Lincoln Central from the east. The slide process date was September 1975 so circa summer 1975. Stuart Mackay Collection.
10th September 1975
Taken in the days when there were two passenger stations in Lincoln, here are BRCW Class 104 cars E50597 and 56186 standing at Lincoln Central having arrived on the 12.10 from Sheffield. Lincoln St Marks site is now a shopping centre whose name is in the style of an Eastern Region dark blue totem. September 10 1975. Jeremy Chapter.
16th January 1977
On a freezing Winter afternoon, a Derby Class 114 two-car DMU formed of cars E56022 & E50022 was running under clear signals at Worksop whilst working a Lincoln to Sheffield service on January 16th 1977. Martyn Hilbert.
Unknown date
A Class 114 DMU with DMBS E50023 closest at Worksop, date unknown. Its partner is probably E56009, Lincoln is on the destination blind likely on a service from Sheffield. Paul Redmond.
6th July 1978
Two Class 114 sets arrive into Retford with the 5.32pm Lincoln - Sheffield on July 6th, 1978. E56036 is at the front, it would later become one of the Royal Mail red parcel cars. Michael Mensing.
6th July 1978
E50010 leads the 5.16pm to Sheffield away from Retford on July 6, 1978. Michael Mensing.
6th July 1978
DTCL E56442 leads a two-car Class 105 DMU into Gainsborough Central with a Sheffield service on 6 July 1978. Michael Mensing.
6th July 1978
DTCL E56442 leads a two-car Class 105 DMU out of Gainsborough Central with a Sheffield service on 6 July 1978. Michael Mensing.
6th July 1978
A Class 114 DMU arrives into Darnall station with a Lincoln service on 6 July 1978. Michael Mensing.
6th July 1978
A Class 114 DMU waits in Retford station with the 11:55 Sheffield - Lincoln Central service on 6 July 1978. Michael Mensing.
September 1978
A refurbished Class 114 DMU in Sheffield station with a Lincoln service in December 1978. DTCL E56043 is closest, while on the opposite platform is Class 123 E52102. Stuart Mackay Collection.
Unknown date
A Class 114 DMU with DTCL E56009 closest at Worksop, date unknown. Its partner is probably E50023. Paul Redmond.
21st April 1981
With pedestrians waiting at the level crossing gates on High Street, Derby built Class 114 Driving Motor Brake Second (DMBS) E50004 was departing from Lincoln Central with a service to Sheffield on April 21st 1981. E50004 was in refurbished white with blue stripe livery, whilst its trailer car was still in blue/grey. The third vehicle is a Cravens. Martyn Hilbert.
19th May 1981
A Class 114 DMU in refurbished livery in Lincoln Central station on 19 May 1981. Sheffield is on the destination blind. Brian Daniels.
circa early 1980s
A Class 114 DMU with DTCL E56008 and DMBS E50041, thought to be at Shireoaks East Junction, looking west towards Worksop, circa early 1980s. Paul Redmond.
Unknown date
A Class 114 DMU formed of DTCL E56007 and DMBS E50015 at Worksop, date unknown. Paul Redmond.
Unknown date
A Class 114 DMU with DMBS E50041 and DTCL E56008, thought to be at Shireoaks East Junction, looking west towards Worksop, circa early 1980s. Paul Redmond.
Unknown date
A Class 114 DMU led by E50035 arrives at Sheffield - probably on a service from Lincoln - circa early 1980s. Paul Redmond.