DMU Operations: Western Region
The Birmingham Pullman
The Diesel Pullmans were introduced to this service on 12 September 1960, the same day as The Bristol Pullman. Both were a Monday - Friday only service.
The final service ran on Friday 3 March 1967.
Sample Timetables
From 12 September 1960
This appeared in the 24 August 1960 Punch magazine, scan courtesy of Kevin Lane.
From 11 September 1961
5 1/4" x 8"
From October 1962
5 1/4" x 8"
Images
12th September 1960
In the first day of the new Birmingham Pullman service - 12th September 1960 - the inaugural up working, the 7.00am Wolverhampton - Paddington, arrives into Solihull. Michael Mensing.
12th September 1960
On the day the "Birmingham Pullman" services were introduced - September 12, 1960, the 12.10pm London Paddington - Birmingham Snow Hill passes through Acocks Green station. Michael Mensing.
12th September 1960
On the first day of the Birmingham Pullman service, September 12, 1960, the 4.50pm Paddington - Wolverhampton has some admirers at Solihull. Michael Mensing.
12th September 1960
On the first day of the Birmingham Pullman service, 12th September 1960, the 4.50pm Paddington - Wolverhampton Low Level arrives at Solihull. Michael Mensing.
29th September 1960
The 2.30pm Birmingham Snow Hill - Paddington Birmingham Pullman services is seen between Olton and Solihull on September 29, 1960. Michael Mensing.
late 1960
A Birmingham Pullman service passes through Acocks Green in late 1960. Michael Mensing.
Unknown date
A Blue Pullman set standing in Birmingham Snow Hill station. Andy Cole.
January 1961
A diesel Pullman unit is seen at Acocks Green station in January 1961. Michael Mensing.
18th April 1961
The 4.50pm London Paddington - Wolverhampton Low Level Birmingham Pullman service arrives into Solihull station on 18 August 1961. Michael Mensing.
June 1961
A Birmingham Pullman service is seen at Solihull in June 1961. Michael Mensing.
June 1961
A diesel Pullman unit at Bentley Hill with a Birmingham Pullman service in early June 1961. Michael Mensing.
29th June 1961
The 4.50pm Paddington - Wolverhampton Birmingham Pullman service departs from Solihull on 29 June 1961. Michael Mensing.
30th June 1961
A Western Region Diesel Pullman set is seen at Bentley Heath with a Birmingham Pullman service on 30 June 1961. Michael Mensing.
July 1961
The Birmingham Pullman service seen between Olton and Solihull in mid-July 1961. Michael Mensing.
July 1961
A Birmingham Pullman service is seen at Acocks Green in early June 1961. Michael Mensing.
6th July 1961
A diesel Pullman unit restarts from Solihull with the 4.50pm Paddington - Wolverhampton Low Level Birmingham Pullman service on 6 July 1961. Michael Mensing.
20th July 1961
The 4.50pm London Paddington - Wolverhampton Low Level "Birmingham Pullman" service passes Bordesley on July 20th, 1961. Michael Mensing.
August 1961
A diesel Pullman set in Solihull station in late August 1961. Michael Mensing.
August 1961
A Metro-Cammell diesel Pullman unit seen at Solihull in August 1961 with a Birmingham Pullman service. Michael Mensing.
15th August 1961
Seen at Bentley Heath Crossing is the 4.50pm Paddington - Wolverhampton 'Birmingham Pullman' service on 15 August 1961. Michael Mensing.