DMU Operations: Scottish Region
Glasgow - Largs
DMUs were introduced to these services in 1960, along with Glasgow - Girvan and Stranraer. Many different types of DMUs were used allocated to Ayr, Corkerhill and Hamilton.
Services ran from Glasgow St Enoch station until it closed in June 1966 when they were transferred to Glasgow Central.
The DMUs were replaced by EMUs upon electrification in January 1987.
Sample Timetables
The service was included in the timetable for Glasgow - Ayr and Stranraer.
13th June to 11th September 1960
In the Passenger Services Scotland timetable it was Table 9 (4.5 mb pdf).
12th September 1960 to 11th June 1961
In the Passenger Services Scotland timetable it was Table 9 (5 mb pdf).
12th June to 10th September 1961
In the Passenger Services Scotland timetable it was Table 9 (4 mb pdf).
11th September 1961 to 17th June 1962
In the Passenger Services Scotland timetable it was Table 9 (4.5 mb pdf).
18th June to 9th September 1962
In the Passenger Services Scotland timetable it was Table 9 (4.5 mb pdf).
10th September 1962 to 16th June 1963
In the Passenger Services Scotland timetable it was Table 9 (3.5 mb pdf).
17th June to 8th September 1963
In the Passenger Services Scotland timetable it was Table 9 (3.6 mb pdf).
9th September 1963 to 14th June 1964
In the Passenger Services Scotland timetable it was Table 9 (4 mb pdf).
15th June to 6th September 1964
In the Passenger Services Scotland timetable it was Table 9 (4.5 mb pdf).
7th September 1964 to 13th June 1965
In the Passenger Services Scotland timetable it was Table 9 (4 mb pdf).
27 June 1966 until further notice
8" x 10"
Download (9mb PDF). 32 page booklet marking the transfer to Glasgow Central station.
Make the most of the fresh-Ayr coast
4" x 8 1/2"
A promotional leaflet for the Ayr coast service. Undated, the weekend events listed narrows it to 1971 or 1976, the style of the set number on the 107 suggests the former. The interior image is of a Class 126.
5 May 1975 to 1 May 1975
3 7/8" x 8 1/4"
A single-sided leaflet for travel between Largs and Ayr. These were not direct services, a change was required at Kilwinning.
2 May 1977 to 7 May 1978
2 7/8" x 4 1/8"
8 May 1978 to 13 May 1979
2 7/8" x 4 1/8"
14 May 1979 to 11 May 1980
2 7/8" x 4 1/8"
12 May 1980 to 9 May 1981
2 7/8" x 4 1/8"
1 June 1981 to 16 May 1982
2 7/8" x 4 1/8"
Images
August 1967
Two Met-Camms sets at Lochwinnoch in August 1967, with Largs to Glasgow train diverted from main line due to engineering works. The leading car is painted in rail blue with just a small yellow panel, the car behind has a first class stripe and still seems to be in green. Corriebob.
1969
A Met-Camm power-trailer and a Derby suburban triple at Dalgarven, near Kilwinning, with a train for Largs in 1969. The line had just been reduced from 4 track to 2. Corriebob.
June 1969
A Swindon Inter-City DMU is seen heading for Largs in June 1969. It is about to pass Dalgarven signal box, closed and in the course of demolition. Corriebob.
April 1977
A Class 107 set in Largs station in April 1977. Alan Rintoul.
14th May 1977
Several Class 107 DMUs seen in Largs station on 14 May 1977. Ian 10B.
11th June 1977
Largs station has many DMUs in this view on June 11th, 1977. Most of them are 107s, second from the left is a 116. The 20s (002 and 122) are on an excursion from Largs. Image by A. Wilson. Gordon Thomson.
27th August 1977
Largs station on 27 August 1977 contains a Class 116 (right - set 162, SC50899) and a Class 107 (left, set 146, SC52000). Tom Burnham.
27th August 1977
At Fairlie (High) station on 27 August 1977 Class 107 DMU sets 131 and 138 are working the 17.55 Largs to Glasgow train. On the left is a crane used for transferring nuclear fuel flasks from road to rail (it was labelled safe working load 53t 6cwt). This work would later be transferred to Hunterston Causeway Sidings on the low level branch. Tom Burnham.
17th December 1977
The 13:15 Glasgow - Largs service at Brownhill Junction on 17 December 1977 formed of a refurbished Class 101 and a Class 107. Stuart Mackay Collection.
January 1978
Two Class 107s form a Largs bound service seen approaching Hunterston High Level in January 1978. Stuart Mackay Collection.
18th May 1978
Class 107 set 132 passes 303066 on it's departure from Glasgow Central with a Largs service on May 18, 1978. Rex Holt.
4th October 1978
A class 107 Dmu waits to leave Largs for Glasgow Central on 4/10/78. It appears recently ex-works, with the cab front set number covered over, yet it carries number 152 in a cab window. Stephen Burdett.
1979
Class 107 set 154 (with 52008 closest) awaits departure at Largs station in 1979, the pre-electrification era. John Law.
1978
A mixed-livery Class 107 and Class 131 55014 in Largs station in 1978. John Law.
circa 1979
Swindon 3-car "Intercity" Class 126 DMU 126418 (DMS SC51025 nearest camera) at Largs with a train for Glasgow Central - c.1979. 53A Models of Hull Collection.
12th January 1979
A Class 107 DMU on a Largs - Glasgow service passes Dubbs Junction, to the south of Kilwinning, on 12 January 1979. The unit contains two DMBS vehicles, the closest carrying set number 144. Stuart Mackay Collection.
26th May 1979
A Class 126 DMU led by Sc51026 takes the Largs line as it arrives into Kilwinning station on a service from Glasgow Central on 26 May 1979. Stuart Mackay Collection.
26th May 1979
A Class 107 DMU departs from Kilwinning with a Largs - Glasgow Central service on 26 May 1979. Sc52032 was recorded as the rear vehicle, it carries set number 155. Stuart Mackay Collection.
18th August 1979
Class 107 set 155 in Glasgow Central 18/08/1979. Destination Largs. Alistair Logie.
1980
A six-car formation on a Largs service, with a Class 116 set (possibly 116388) leading a 107, seen at Johnstone in the early 1980s. Andrew McConnell.