DMU Operations: London Midland Region
Carlisle - Skipton
These three timetables - all from the summer 1986 season - mark the introduction of a new 'Dalesman' service between Carlisle and Skipton. It involved two services in each direction supported by local councils.
14 July 1986 — 10 May 1987
This was just a double sided piece of paper, measuring 3 15/16" x 8 1/4".
Starting Monday 14th July 1986
This measured 3 7/8" x 8 1/4" when folded.
August 1986
This seems to be a revised version of the above issued in August 1986. It measured 3 15/16" x 8 1/4" when folded.
If you have any timetables that could be added here please get in touch.
Images
May 1970
A Carlisle - Skipton service departs from Settle in May 1970. The slide noted it as the last all stations southbound S&C train, and it was formed of a two-car (blue square) Derby Lightweight and a three-car Met-Camm (both power cars still in green). Stuart Mackay Collection.
August 1985
This two coach class 108 DMU does its best to accommodate the crowds at Skipton, keen to sample the closure-threatened Settle and Carlisle line, August 1985. DMBS 53951 is closest. Ian Docwra.
Unknown date
The retro-green Class 108 DMU set 54247 + 53964 departs Skipton for Carlisle at 12:25 on Monday 25 August 1986. Stuart Mackay Collection.
14th March 1987
Retro-green M54247 + M53964 are seen in Carlisle station on March 14th 1987. They failed working the 10:27 ex - Skipton, and were rescued by 47 630. Hamish Stevenson.