DMU Operations: Scottish Region
Kilmarnock - Glasgow
When DMUs were introduced to the service Glasgow St Enoch station was used. When it closed in June 1966 Central station was used as the Glasgow terminus.
Glasgow - Kilmarnock was part of the G&SW route from Glasgow Central to Carlisle so DMUs on that service would cover the same route.
DMUs used would normally be Hamilton sets until it closed, along with Ayr and Corkerhill units.
Sample Timetables
13th June to 11th September 1960
In the Passenger Services Scotland timetable it was Table 7 (2 mb pdf).
12th September 1960 to 11th June 1961
In the Passenger Services Scotland timetable it was Table 7 (2 mb pdf).
18th June to 9th September 1962
In the Passenger Services Scotland timetable it was Table 7 (2 mb pdf).
10th September 1962 to 16th June 1963
In the Passenger Services Scotland timetable it was Table 7 (2 mb pdf).
17th June to 8th September 1963
In the Passenger Services Scotland timetable it was Table 7 (2 mb pdf).
9th September 1963 to 14th June 1964
In the Passenger Services Scotland timetable it was Table 7 (2 mb pdf).
15th June to 6th September 1964
In the Passenger Services Scotland timetable it was Table 7 (2 mb pdf).
7th September 1964 to 13th June 1965
In the Passenger Services Scotland timetable it was Table 7 (2 mb pdf).
From 5 May 1975
This measured 3 7/8" x 8 1/4" when folded.
2 May 1977 to 7 May 1978
This measured 3 7/8" x 8 1/4" when folded.
12 May 1980 to 10 May 1981
This measured 2 7/8" x 4 1/8" when folded.
Images
1966
A Met-Camm DMU seen at what is thought to be around the village of Shillford (or Shilford) between Barrhead and Dunlop in 1966. The DMBS Sc51232 (original lining, the DTCL is in the revised style) was allocated to Hamilton at this time and is displaying Kilmarnock on the destination blind. Stuart Mackay Collection.
24th May 1984
Derby Suburban Set 387 brakes for Kilmaurs station on a northbound service to Glasgow Central. The station had reopened that day and was served by Glasgow - Kilmarnock local DMU services. Auchinleck station also re-opened the same day, generally served by Glasgow - Kilmarnock - Carlisle loco hauled services. Thus a trip between the two new stations at that time required a change at Kilmarnock. The new platform visible in the distance seems to be on the former Glasgow bound formation. Note the old goods shed to the right. Saturday 12 May 1984. alicia hartman.
24th May 1984
Derby Suburban Set 387 approaches Kilmaurs station from the south on a Kilmarnock - Glasgow working. The section from Kilmarnock to Barrhead was singled circa 1973/4 (save for a passing loop at Lugton) and the former double track formation is evident here. Kilmaurs was closed in 1966 but the station had re-opened that day under the auspices of Strathclyde PTE. Frequencies were subsequently increased to half hourly many years later in 2009 with the construction of a 5.5 mile dynamic loop (further north) between Lugton and Stewarton. Saturday 12 May 1984. alicia hartman.
23rd January 1985
Derby-built Class 107 DMU set 107429 (presumably 52029 + 59795 + 51989) in Kilmarnock station on 23 January 1985. A Class 101 is on the left. Brian Daniels.
7th June 1986
529 on the 1245. Class 120 motor second 53651 still displays the remains of old set number EP519 but it is now officially in set 529 with 59124 (101) and 53736. Seen passing North Woodhill farm near Kilmarnock with the 1245 Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock. Bruce Galloway.
30th August 1986
A Class 120 set seen at Kilmarnock on August 30th, 1986, with 53652 closest. Andrew McConnell.
30th August 1986
Class 120 TSB 59681 is seen as part of Set 551 at Kilmarnock on August 30, 1986. On the left is Class 120 DMS M53652 and on the right Class 105 DMBS 53380. Andrew McConnell.
30th August 1986
This Class 105 DMBS is part of Scottish Region set 551 when seen at Kilmarnock in 1986. It also contained a Class 120 TSB and Class 120 DMS. Andrew McConnell.
30th August 1986
This Class 105 DMBS is part of Scottish Region set 551 when seen at Kilmarnock on 30/08/86. The set also contained Class 120 TSB 59681 and Class 120 DMS 53652. Panoramic composite of previously submitted image. Andrew McConnell.
6th December 1986
A Class 120-107-105 combination departs Kilmarnock with the 11.45 to Glasgow Central on 06-12-1986. The best (or worst) example of a 'Frankenstein' dmu set - blue/grey 53647, orange / black 59793, plain blue 51269 - listed as set 105552. Gordon Thomson.
6th December 1986
A Hybrid 105/107/120 set heads away from Kilmarnock with the 11:45 to Glasgow Central on December 6th, 1986. Formed of 51269 + 59793 + 53647, they were listed as set 105552. Gordon Thomson.
8th January 1987
101354 arrives at Barrhead with the 13.45 Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central train on 08-01-1987. Gordon Thomson.
20th June 1987
In the bright and attractive orange / black Strathclyde P.T.E. livery, 107427 (presumably 52020 + 59793 + 51987) awaits departure time at Kilmarnock with the 10.45 to Glasgow on 20-06-1987. Gordon Thomson.
20th June 1987
In the bright and attractive orange / black Strathclyde P.T.E. livery, Class 107 car 52030 awaits departure time with the 10.45 Kilmarnock - Glasgow train on 20 June 1987. Gordon Thomson.
23rd November 1987
101321 (presumably 53146 closest) at Dunlop on the 12.45 Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock, 23-11-1987. A futile attempt to take a shot in poor light. This looks like the train's heading into the sunset - actually it was the middle of a cold November day. The sun glints on the rails ahead. This was once double track. The area on the right became totally overgrown. To the left (the old goods yard) is now housing, with an obscenely high fence totally hemming in the platform. In 2009, the line from Stewarton to Lugton was re-doubled, and this view of Dunlop station has been totally transformed. It is now a twin track station again, and benefitting from a half hourly service between Kilmarnock and Glasgow. Gordon Thomson.
23rd November 1987
120535 departs from Dunlop with the 12.45 Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central train on 23-11-1987. I recorded the cars as 53654, 59262, 53733. Gordon Thomson.
23rd November 1987
120535 calls at Dunlop with the 12.45 Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central train on 23-11-1987. I've recorded the cars as 53733, 59262, 53654. The old goods shed & yard have been taken over by a builders yard, later to become housing. Gordon Thomson.
Unknown date
Class 107 DMU set 107436 (presumably 51997 + 59784 + 52024) in Kilmarnock station, date unknown. Mike Bunker.
28th January 1988
On 28th January 1988 a lorry toppled from the A736 road bridge over the G&SW line at the south end of Uplawmoor, some of its load falling onto the track derailing the leading vehicle 10:45 Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central. There were no casualties amongst the 30 passengers, the lorry driver was unhurt. It was worked by a hybrid set, Class 101 DMBS 51248 (closest, it would be withdrawn afterwards), a Class 101 TBSL (likely 59112, the only BG TBSL at Ayr) and a Class 120 DMSL. John Reddyhoff.
28th January 1988
On 28th January 1988 a lorry toppled from the A736 road bridge over the G&SW line at the south end of Uplawmoor, some of its load falling onto the track derailing the leading vehicle 10:45 Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central. There were no casualties amongst the 30 passengers, the lorry driver was unhurt. It was worked by a hybrid set, Class 101 DMBS 51248 (seen being re-railed), a Class 101 TBSL (likely 59112, the only BG TBSL at Ayr) and a Class 120 DMSL. John Reddyhoff.