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A Class 116 set is seen on driver training duties at Solihull in May 1957. Michael Mensing.
A Swindon Cross-Country DMU on a Wellington service is seen at Solihull in March 1958. Michael Mensing.
A four-car BRC&W DMU, date/location unknown. With Thirsk on the destination blind DMCL E50553 is closest, looking brand new - it was first allocated to Hull in September 1958 and this seems to be at Hull Dairycoates. Its partners are presumably 59220 + 59199 + 50574. Stuart Mackay Collection.
Recently new BRC&W DMUs, E50571 is closest as part of a four-car set, its partners should be 59196 + 59217 + 50550 - they were delivered to Hull Springhead at the end of August 1958, and this seems to be taken at Hull Dairycoates. Stuart Mackay Collection.
GRC&W double-ender W55002 is substituting for a Derby power car on the 8.04am Lapworth - Birmingham Snow Hill, seen between Widney Manor and Solihull on 15 June 1960. There was also a Swindon Cross-Country DMU in the formation, normally a steam working. Michael Mensing.
With Wellington on the destination blind a Derby suburban triple DMU is seen between Solihill and Olton in July 1960. Michael Mensing.
A new Trans-Pennine DMU at Hull Paragon station on one of its trial runs, circa July 1960. British Railways.
On the first day of the Birmingham Pullman service, 12th September 1960, the 4.50pm Paddington - Wolverhampton Low Level arrives at Solihull. Michael Mensing.
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.
On the first day of the Birmingham Pullman service, September 12, 1960, the 4.50pm Paddington - Wolverhampton has some admirers at Solihull. Michael Mensing.
The 2.30pm Birmingham Snow Hill - Paddington Birmingham Pullman services is seen between Olton and Solihull on September 29, 1960. Michael Mensing.
Two Derby suburban triple DMUs (W50114 appears to be closest) seen at Solihull in mid-1961. Michael Mensing.
A North Eastern Region publicity image of a new Trans-Pennine DMU in Hull Paragon station in 1961. Note how the headboard has lamp brackets fitted. Simon Barnes Collection. British Railways.
The 4.50pm London Paddington - Wolverhampton Low Level Birmingham Pullman service arrives into Solihull station on 18 August 1961. Michael Mensing.
Two Derby suburban triple DMUs at Solihull in mid-June 1961 with Birmingham Snow Hill on the destination blind. W50075 seems to be leading, carrying a shedplate on the solebar above the leading bogie. Michael Mensing.
The 5.25pm Wellington - Lapworth service arrives at Solihull on 29 June 1961. The DMBS leading appears to be W50060. Michael Mensing.
The 4.50pm Paddington - Wolverhampton Birmingham Pullman service departs from Solihull on 29 June 1961. Michael Mensing.
The Birmingham Pullman service seen between Olton and Solihull in mid-July 1961. Michael Mensing.
A Derby suburban triple DMU seen at Solihull on July 1961. Birmingham (Moor Street) is on the destination blind. Michael Mensing.
A diesel Pullman unit restarts from Solihull with the 4.50pm Paddington - Wolverhampton Low Level Birmingham Pullman service on 6 July 1961. Michael Mensing.
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