DMU Operations: Western Region
Truro - Falmouth
The line's original terminus (now known as Falmouth Docks) was closed on 7 December 1970 when a new station (using the same Falmouth name) was opened about 1/2 mile nearer the town. On 5 May 1975 the original terminus was re-opened, and reclaimed the Falmouth name, the newer station becoming "The Dell" as a through station. This lasted until 15 May 1989, when the newer station was renamed as Falmouth Town, and the terminus as Falmouth Docks.
Sample Timetables
12th June to 10th September 1961
In the Passenger Services Western Region timetable it was Table 101 (0.4 mb pdf).
11th September 1961 to 17th June 1962
In the Passenger Services Western Region timetable it was Table 101 (0.4 mb pdf).
18th June to 9th September 1962
In the Passenger Services Western Region timetable it was Table 101 (0.4 mb pdf).
10th September 1962 to 16th June 1963
In the Passenger Services Western Region timetable it was Table 101 (0.4 mb pdf).
17 June to 8 September 1963
In the Passenger Services Western Region timetable it was Table 101 (0.4 mb pdf).
9 September 1963 to 14 June 1964
In the Passenger Services Western Region timetable it was Table 101 (0.4 mb pdf).
15 June 1964 to 13 June 1965
In the Passenger Services Western Region timetable it was Table 78 (0.4 mb pdf).
18 April 1966 to 5 March 1967
In the Passenger Services Western Region timetable it was Table 45 (0.4 mb pdf).
5 May 1969 to 3 May 1970
In the Passenger Services Western Region timetable it was Table 34 (0.5 mb pdf).
1 May 1972 to 6 May 1973
In the Passenger Services Western Region timetable it was included in Table 4 (6 mb pdf).
7 May 1973 to 5 May 1974
In the Passenger Services Western Region timetable it was included in Table 4 (6.3 mb pdf).
3 May 1976 to 1 May 1977
2 7/8" x 4 1/8" when folded
14 May 1979 to 30 September 1979
2 7/8" x 4 1/8" when folded
Images
12th August 1968
A Swindon Cross-Country DMU in Falmouth station with W51589 closest, 12 August 1968. David Mant.
30th April 1969
The 30th of April 1969 and a Swindon Cross-Country DMU has just arrived at Falmouth station with the 14.10 service from Truro. The KDH Archive.
28th April 1970
Seen leaving Truro on the 28th of April 1970 is a 3-car Swindon Cross-Country DMU is on the 16.35 Truro to Falmouth service. The KDH Archive.
28th April 1970
Not sure if 1C14 is the correct headcode, anyway this 3-car Swindon Cross-Country DMU is on the 17.35 Truro to Falmouth service when seen emerging from Higher Town Tunnel, Truro, on the 28th of April 1970. The KDH Archive.
18th May 1970
A Swindon Cross-Country set with a Truro - Falmouth service at Penryn station on May 18, 1970. Steve Davies Collection.
18th May 1970
A Class 120 Swindon Cross-Country DMU at Truro while working Falmouth services on May 18th, 1970. Steve Davies Collection.
25th June 1970
A Swindon Class 120 Cross-Country DMU in Falmouth station on 25 June 1970. Stuart Mackay Collection.
21st July 1970
A Class 116 DMU, W51141 closest, in Falmouth station on 21 July 1970. Stuart Mackay Collection.
Unknown date
A Swindon Cross-Country set at Truro, the destination blind shows it is on Falmouth workings. Date is circa 1971. Stuart Rankin.
1974
A Cross-Country Class 120 DMU in the bay platform of Truro station ready for its next trip to Falmouth. W51590 is closest, presumably with long term partners W59582 + W51576. Noted as taken sometime in 1974, yet the set was allocated to Bristol that year. Stuart Mackay Collection.
5th August 1975
A Class 120 dmu has arrived at Falmouth, end of the branch from Truro, August 5, 1975. Mike Dean.
7th February 1976
On Saturday 7 February 1976 at 13:00 single unit railcar No W55026 stands in the newly re-opened Falmouth station on [2B95]. Mr Deltic.
circa 1976
Class 118 set P471 (51329 and presumably 59481 + 51314) arrives at Falmouth station circa 1976. John Law.
September 1977
Gloucester RC&W Class 119 Set P583 (presumably W51069-W59428-W51097) gets underway from Falmouth Docks with a single car unit in overall blue livery attached at the rear, September 1977. Steve Carter.
circa summer 1978
Two-car Class 120 set P554 (presumably 51584 + 51575) in Falmouth station. Undated, it looks freshly painted so likely to be circa summer 1978. Stuart Mackay Collection.
1st May 1979
Class 118 at W51306 + W59473 + W51321 Falmouth on 1 May 1979 working the branch from Truro. Alistair Ness.
12th July 1979
Class 117 DMU set L430 (W51410 + W59520 + W51368) arrives at Truro with the 14:00 ex-Falmouth on 12 July 1979. Stuart Mackay Collection.
circa early 1980s
BRCW Class 118 DMU set P461 (presumably 51303 + 59470 + 51318) seen at Carnon Downs (near Truro) with a service from Falmouth. It looks as though the lights may have not been set to display a tail lamp. Circa early 1980s. Neil Smith.
circa early 1980s
BR BRCW Class 118 DMU set P461 (presumably 51318 + 59470 + 51303) has just crossed Carnon Viaduct with a Falmouth to Truro service. Circa early 1980s. Neil Smith.
4th April 1980
Swindon-built cross-country set P555 is seen at Falmouth on 4 April 1980. This station has since been renamed Falmouth Docks. 51590 is presumably running with 51576 as it prepares to depart back to Truro. Jeremy Chapter.