DMU Operations: Western Region
Barry Island - Treherbert
DMUs were gradually introduced to services from Barry Island from 13th January 1958.
Class 116s were the main DMUs used for many years.
The rear of the Improved Services leaflet was a map.
Sample Timetables
6 May 1968 to 4 May 1969
Cover only shown
7 May 1973 to 5 May 1974
2 7/8" x 4 1/8" when folded
7 May 1973 to 5 May 1974
2 7/8" x 4 1/8" when folded
Images
1958
Two Derby suburban triple DMU sets seen at "Rhondda Cutting", Pontypridd circa mid-1958. It carries a plate with its diagram BB, this left Barry at 05:35 for two morning trips to Treherbert, followed in the afternoon by two trips to Merthyr, after the second of which the return run was through to Llantwit Major, a total of over 280 miles. Pontypridd Observer.
circa 1959
Two Derby suburban triple DMUs form a Treherbert service, likely from Barry Island, in Dinas Powys station (Dinas Powis in the timetable at the time), circa 1959. Stuart Mackay Collection.
20th April 1962
On Good Friday (April 20) 1962, the 1.53pm Barry to Treherbert service is seen having a tail load being attached during the stop at Cardiff General. Michael Mensing.
25th July 1964
Two Derby suburban triple DMU sets depart from Treherbert station with Barry Island on the destination blind on 25 July 1964. The image was from the Steve Davies Collection. Stuart Mackay Collection.
December 1967
A Barry - Treherbert crosses the Taff north of Llandaff station in December 1967. Lewis Bevan.
15th April 1973
Sitting in Treorchy station is Class 116 DMU set C303 (presumably 50087 + 59037 + 50129) with a Treherbert-Barry Island service on 15 April 1973. Robert Thomas.
January 1975
Treherbert Station, 01/75, on a typical South Wales Valleys damp day. Note that the platform and station building (on extreme left) are completely seperate. In the platform is a BR (Derby) Suburban 3-car dmu (Class 116) No.C305 on a service to Cardiff and Barry Island. The station was built in 1901 by the Taff Vale Railway at its end-on junction with the Rhondda & Swansea Bay Railway. Hugh Llewelyn.
January 1975
Treherbert Station, 01/75, on a typical South Wales Valleys damp day. In the island platform is a BR (Derby) Suburban 3-car dmu (Class 116) No.C305 on a service to Cardiff and Barry Island. The station was built in 1901 by the Taff Vale Railway at its end-on junction with the Rhondda & Swansea Bay Railway. Hugh Llewelyn.
15th May 1979
Class 117 DMU set C453 (51390 and presumably 59340 + 51348) at Treherbert after arriving from Barry Island on 15 May 1979. Robert Thomas.
6th August 1979
The 10.48 Barry Island - Treherbert service arrives at Cardiff on 6th August 1979 formed of set C451 (W51338 + W59371 + W51380). Gerard Fletcher.
6th August 1979
The 11.48 Barry Island to Treherbert service calls at Cardiff Central 6/8/79. Class 116 dmu set C332, W51134 + W59444 + W51147. Note the cab end has one cut and one oval buffer. Gerard Fletcher.
6th August 1979
A three car Class 116 suburban dmu built in 1957, Cardiff set C300, is formed of W50080, W59030 & W50122. It is departing as the 10.32 Treherbert to Barry Island service on Monday August 6th 1979. Gerard Fletcher.
23rd March 1983
C316 comprises W50856, W59364 and W50909 when seen at Cogan on the 13:25 Treherbert to Barry Island, Wednesday 23 March 1983. PJ Evans.
22nd September 1983
In 1983 there was still a considerable amount of the South Wales industrial landscape to be seen. This is Trehafod and the headstocks are Lewis Merthyr colliery, it was once one of the most productive mines in the country. The colliery is now part of the Rhonda Heritage Park. The train is the 10.19 Treherbert - Barry service on 22/09/1983, at this time all Valley Lines services were formed of Cardiff based class 116 units. Geoff Dowling.
29th July 1984
Class 116 sets C313 (presumably 53900 + 59040 + 53847) and C304 approaching Cadoxton station with the SO 12:10 Barry Island - Treherbert service on 29 July 1984. Stuart Mackay Collection.
29th July 1984
C330 (presumably 51128 + 59357 + 51141) + C300 (presumably 53080 + 59030 + 53122) leaving Cadoxton station with the SO 09:47 Treherbert - Barry Island service on 29 July 1984. Stuart Mackay Collection.
18th August 1984
Class 116 sets C305 (presumably 53089 + 59039 + 53131) + C300 (presumably 53122 + 59030 + 53080) approaching Radyr station with the 12:19 Treherbert - Barry Island service on 18 August 1984. Stuart Mackay Collection.
18th August 1984
Class 116 sets C330 (presumably 51128 + 59357 + 51141) and C319 (presumably 53918 + 59371 + 53868) approaches Porth station with the 17:19 Treherbert - Barry Island service on 18 August 1984. Stuart Mackay Collection.
7th October 1984
Class 116 DMU set C312 (presumably 53896 + 59355 + 53843) approaching Dinas Powys station with the 14:00 Treherbert - Barry service on 7 October 1984. Stuart Mackay Collection.
27th October 1984
B429 (presumably 51409 + 59519 + 51367) passes Eastbrook with the 15:19 Treherbert - Barry Island service on 27 October 1984. Image was from the Steve Davies Collection. Stuart Mackay Collection.
29th May 1985
Class 116 DMU set C306 (presumably 53091 + 59041 + 53133) leaving Radyr with the 13:55 Barry Island - Treherbert service on 29 May 1985. Stuart Mackay Collection.
29th July 1986
Class 116 DMU set C303 (presumably 53129 + 59037 + 53087) arrives into Ynyswen station with a Treherbert to Barry Island service on 29 July 1986. Stuart Mackay Collection.
28th May 1987
The 14:13 Treherbert - Barry Island service approaches Barry station on 28 May 1987. It is formed of set C591, a Class 119/108/119 hybrid with vehicles 51059 + 59382 + 51102. Stuart Mackay Collection.
6th August 1987
Class 116 set C317 (W53858 + W59034 + W53911) approaches Barry Island station where it will terminate with the 14:13 ex-Treherbert on August 6th, 1987. Hamish Stevenson.
19th April 1989
C377 (53911 + 53858) leaves Treforest working the 12:42 Treherbert - Barry Island on the 19th April 1989. Gazza Prescott.
25th October 1989
C375 (53855 + 53908) at Treherbert with the 16:17 to Barry Island, 25th October 1989. Gazza Prescott.