21st July 1963

British Rail (London Midland)
(Diesel Train Trip to Skegness)

DMUs Used 2x 3-car Metro-Cammell sets (later class 101)

Route :

DMU Route
as listed Birmingham New Street - Water Orton - Tamworth - ??? - Skegness
as listed Skegness - (?reverse of outward route?) - Tamworth - Water Orton - Birmingham New Street

Notes :
(1) Route confirmation required.

Sources : Jeremy Hartill (travelled on the train)

Timings (Advertised Only)
(from Jeremy Hartill)

Location Booked (out) Booked (rtn)
Birmingham New Street 09.15d 22.25a
Water Orton 09.30d 22.10a
Tamworth 09.45d 21.55a
Skegness 13.25a 18.15d


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