DMU Operations: North Eastern Region
Darlington-Richmond
DMUs were introduced to the service on 19 August 1957[1][2]. Passenger services ended on 3 March 1969.
Sample Timetable
17th June to 15th September 1957
In the Passenger Services North Eastern Region timetable it was Table 48 (0.4 mb pdf). DMUs were introduced part way through this timetable.
Commencing 5th January 1959
This 24 page booklet measured 5" x 8".
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There is a mention of the services on page 11, as well as a through train to Newcastle.
12th June to 10th September 1961
In the Passenger Services North Eastern Region timetable it was Table 43 (0.3 mb pdf).
9th September 1963 to 14th June 1964
In the Passenger Services North Eastern Region timetable it was Table 37 (0.4 mb pdf).
18 April to 4 September 1966
In the Passenger Services North Eastern Region timetable it was Table 29 (0.4 mb pdf).
6 May 1968 to 4 May 1969
In the Passenger Services Eastern Region timetable it was Table 51 (0.5 mb pdf).
Images
28th July 1958
A four-car Met-Camm DMU with early crest in Darlington station with the 1.40pm service to Richmond on 28 July 1958. Note the number 12 on the lamp bracket - maybe a diagram number? Michael Mensing.
Unknown date
A two-car Met-Camm set with Richmond on the destination blind at Darlington Bank Top station, date unknown. The image was from the Steve Davies Collection. Stuart Mackay Collection.
circa early 1960s
A three-car DMU (formed of two Blue Square Derby Lightweights and a Met-Camm) in Richmond station, circa early 1960s. Stuart Mackay Collection.
14th December 1968
Met-Camm DMUs at Richmond on December 14, 1968, just before closure of the line. The station, and many of the associated buildings still survive in other uses. The United bus depot next door has recently been demolished. The DMBS in the first set is in blue livery. John Carter Collection.
References
- ⋏ "New Diesel Trains in Darlington Area" p202 16 August 1957 Railway Observer (Railway Correspondence and Travel Society)
- ⋏ p550 August 1958 The Railway Magazine