DMU Operations: Western Region
Birmingham - Leamington Spa
DMUs were introduced to these services on 17 June 1957 along with other Western Region local services in the Birmingham area. Derby suburban triples (Class 116s) were used allocated to Tyseley depot.
The route was also served in the early days by through services from Wellington and Wolverhampton, and Leamington Spa was also served by London Midland Region services from Birmingham to Leamington Spa Avenue station.
In January 1963 the route became part of the London Midland Region.
Sample Timetables
The first few timetables shown covered all the Western Region Birmingham area services.
17th June to 15th September, 1957
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9th June to 14th September, 1958
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15th September 1958 to 14th June 1959
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15th June to 13th September, 1959
2nd November 1959 to 12th June 1960
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13th June to 11th September, 1960
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12th September 1960 to 11th June 1961
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12th June to 10th September 1961
11th September 1961 to 17th June 1962
18th June to 9th September, 1962
10th September 1962 to 16th June 1963
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1 February 1965 until further notice
This measured 4 7/8" x 7 1/2"
6 May 1974 to 3 May 1975
This measured 2 7/8" x 4 1/8"
Images
15th February 1958
The 4.20pm Birmingham Moor Street - Leamington services pauses at Olton on February 15th, 1958. The 6-car notice had just installed, and 3-cars signs appeared between Bordesley and Olton. Michael Mensing.
13th June 1958
Just a few weeks old, W55010 is standing in for a Derby suburban power car on the 8.00am Leamington Spa (G) - Birmingham Moor Street just south of Acocks Green on June 13, 1958. Michael Mensing.
14th June 1958
W50092 leads the 7.20pm Birmingham Moor Street - Leamington service, which has a GRCW bubble standing in for the Derby suburban DMBS when seen at Hatton. Michael Mensing.
1959
A Class 116 set seen at Acocks Green with a Leamington service in 1959. Michael Mensing.
11th April 1959
A three-car Swindon Inter-City DMU forms the 1.20pm Birmingham Moor Street - Leamington Spa General service seen in Acocks Green (and South Yardley) station on 11 April 1959. Michael Mensing.
22nd April 1959
Replaced on the Birmingham - South Wales route by Swindon Cross-Country DMUs, this Inter-City DMU is working the 1.20pm Birmingham Moor Street - Leamington Spa General service, seen leaving Acock's Green on 22 April 1959. Intermediate DMBSL W79089 leads the non-buffet set, it would move to Scotland in October. Michael Mensing.
May 1959
A Derby suburban triple set approaching Acocks Green & South Yardley with a Leamington service in May 1959. The image was from the Steve Davies Collection. Stuart Mackay Collection.
6th May 1959
The 1.20pm Birmingham (Moor Street) - Leamington Spa leaves Acocks Green on May 6th, 1959, formed of a GRC&W Cross-Country set. Michael Mensing.
late 1959
A Derby suburban triple DMU (with W50064 closest) in Acocks Green station with a Leamington service in late 1959. Michael Mensing.
early 1960
A Derby suburban triple DMU led by W50063 with a Leamington Spa service at Acocks Green in early 1960. Michael Mensing.
19th February 1960
The 1.00pm Leamington Spa - Birmingham Moor Street service is seen at Acocks Green on 19 February 1960 formed of a Derby suburban triple DMU. Michael Mensing.
19th April 1960
W50100 leads a Derby suburban triple DMU working the 1.20pm Birmingham Moor Street - Leamington Spa service at Acocks Green on 19 April 1960. Michael Mensing.
7th May 1960
A Derby suburban triple DMU led by W50100 departs from Widney Manor station with the 6.25pm Birmingham Moor Street - Leamington Spa service on 7 May 1960. Michael Mensing.
27th August 1960
A Derby suburban triple DMU working the 8.0am Leamington Spa - Birmingham Moor Street service leaving Acocks Green on 27 August 1960. Micheal noted "recently repainted with lines and slightly more pleasing shade of green". Michael Mensing.
15th March 1961
A Derby suburban triple DMU departing Acocks Green with the 12.20pm Birmingham Moor Street - Leamington service on 15 March 1961. The centre car is W59026. Michael Mensing.
15th June 1961
The 7.18am Birmingham Snow Hill - Leamington service is seen passing Bentley Heath Crossing formed of a Derby suburban triple DMU on 15 June 1961. Michael Mensing.
July 1961
A Derby suburban triple DMU arriving into Leamington station in July 1961. DMBS W50077 is closest, displaying 'Birmingham (Moor Street)' on the destination blind, the rear power car is the only one of the three with lining. Michael Mensing.
July 1961
A Derby suburban triple DMU is seen at Olton in early July 1961. Leamington is on the destination blind. Michael Mensing.
6th July 1961
DMBS W50067 leads a Derby suburban triple DMU working the 12.20pm Birmingham Moor Street - Leamington Spa General service at Tyseley on 6 July 1961. Michael Mensing.
late August 1961
In late August 1961 W50833 leads a Derby suburban triple DMU at Acocks Green. Leamington is on the destination blind. Michael Mensing.