These pages are taken from the Working Timetable dated 12th
September, 1960 to 11th June, 1961. (I was born about a month
before it expired, leaving me with the permanent feeling that I
was born at least 15 years too late!) They chart journeys on the
Midland main line from Manchester to London St. Pancras and
return, but they
particularly show the journey of the Midland Pullman. The
Midland Pullman was driven by London men who lodged overnight in
Manchester. The train was stabled at Reddish Depot where the
words 'Pullman Oil' remained painted on the wall until
demolition. It left
Reddish at 07.40, arriving at Manchester Central at 08.12 and
left for London at 08.50. Notice how its timings compared with the 'ordinary' service that left Manchester
just 5 minutes later. The return service left London at 18.10
and was safely tucked up at Reddish again for 22.10, hardly
constituting a generous break for the crew.
