DMU Operations: Western Region
Lapworth - Wellington
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.
In January 1963 the route became part of the London Midland Region.
Sample Timetables
These 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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Images
3rd August 1957
The 2.10pm Wellington - Lapworth service is led by W50056 when seen at West Bromwich / Swan Village on the 3rd August 1957. Michael Mensing.
1st September 1957
On Sunday September 1st, 1957, a Derby suburban triple set is seen working the 4.00pm Wellington - Leamington local service near Lapworth. Michael Mensing.
30th March 1959
A Derby suburban triple set seen at Hollinswood (Wellington) with the 1.48pm Lapworth - Wellington service on March 30, 1959 (Easter Monday). Michael Mensing.
18th August 1959
DMBS W50059 leads two Derby suburban triple DMUs out of Widney Manor station with the 4.05pm Wellington-Lapworth service on 18 August 1958. Michael Mensing.
25th August 1959
GRC&W DTS W56296 is attached to the front of two Class 116 sets on the 4.25pm Wellington - Lapworth service seen approaching Bentley Heath crossing on the 25th August 1959. Michael Mensing.
6th September 1959
A Derby suburban triple DMU working the 3.30pm Leamington - Wellington seen at Lapworth on 6 September 1959. The DMBS closest appears to be W50052. Michael Mensing.
30th April 1960
A Swindon Cross-Country DMU forms the 4.25pm Wellington - Lapworth service seen at Priestfield on 30 April 1960. Note the letters in the letter brackets on the side of DMBCL W50704. Michael Mensing.
7th May 1960
The 6.48pm Lapworth - Wellington service is seen at Widney Manor on 7 May 1960 formed of a Derby suburban triple DMU. Michael Mensing.
27th January 1961
The 1.48pm Lapworth - Wellington service arrives into Acocks Green station formed of a Derby suburban triple led by W50833 on 27 January 1961. Michael Mensing.
29th June 1961
The 5.25pm Wellington - Lapworth service arrives at Solihull on 29 June 1961. The DMBS leading appears to be W50060. Michael Mensing.
25th July 1961
The 4.25pm Wellington - Lapworth service on July 25, 1961, seen leaving Olton, is formed of two Derby suburban triples with a Swindon Cross-Country set in between. Michael Mensing.
16th September 1961
The 2.48pm Lapworth to Wellington service is seen between West Bromwich and Swan Village on 16 September 1961 formed of a Derby suburban triple DMU. Michael Mensing.
June 1962
A Derby suburban triple set departs from Wellington in mid-June 1962 with a service for Lapworth. Michael Mensing.