2. Programme of Light Weight Diesel operation over the next five years. (Contd.)
(b) Report of working party on diesel train main line traction. - Mr.Gould reported that further schemes are being
considered and those mentioned in the Working Party's report will be
brought into the investigations as they arise, and it was noted that, in
future, more schemes will have to be considered in conjunction with other
Regions.
3. Allocation of units being built at Derby
and by contractors
(a) Revised schedule of allocation attached as Appendix 'B'.
(b) Revision of requirements of units for L.M.R.
scheme. - Reference was made to the monthly statement now submitted
to the B.T.C. showing the number of vehicles actually working in the respective
schemes during each period. It was noted that the Accountant also submits a
six-monthly return and the Motive Power Department a weekly statement to the
B.T.C. giving similiar information, and Mr.Varley will contact the B.T.C.
sections concerned with a view to an enquiry being made into the duplication of
these returns.
4. Refreshment services on Cross Country trains
Noted that B.T.C. have been advised the diesel services at present contemplated
for L.M.R. will not require this facility but for certain inter-city services a
complete buffet car is proposed. Comment has been made to the B.T.C.
that the drawing does not appear to make provision for the storage of supplies
and equipment which have to be carried and loose containers would be bound to
cause obstruction.
5. Conveyance of parcels traffic
Three diesel parcels vans are on order for West Cumberland Area, delivery date
October 1957. - Agreed that, in order to preserve continuity of
manufacture, B.T.C. be advised that two further vans be required for Manchester
Part 2 scheme. Any further requirements of diesel parcels vans will
be included in schemes as they are submitted but Mr.Gould will, without waiting
for full submissions, report requirements of any further vans as soon as they
are known.
