Noted that order for unit for this branch has not yet
been placed, but B.T.C. are in correspondence with B.U.T.
regarding price.
(b) Rail Lubricators.
See Minute 247 (a).
249. WEST CUMBERLAND SCHEME.
(a) Extension of scheme from
Whitehaven to Lancaster via Barrow.
The Chairman stated that a request had been received
from the B.T.C. for this extension to be considered and it was
agreed it be put on the list for future examination. To be
included on the priority list (Minute 222) as No.5 and referred
to as the "Furness Scheme".
(b) Carlisle - Maryport - Whitehaven
Section.
Mr.Gould reported that this service, which commenced
on the 7th February, had a good first day's working. No
train was more than two minutes late.
Trouble had been experienced with a gland leaking on
one of the gearboxes but this was quickly rectified. The average
loading was 33 Carlisle - Whitehaven and 27 Whitehaven -
Carlisle. Parcels traffic light.
(c) Reports of failures etc.
The Chairman said it was desirable that a joint report
from the Officers concerned should be furnished immediately after
the end of May on the diesel working in the area, including
particulars where interruptions to the service occur. In
the meantime any failures of equipment or other difficulties of a
special character to be reported currently.
(d) Delivery of Units.
Mr.Stanley reported that delivery of units to the West
Cumberland area had been completed as planned.
(e) Traffic Receipts.
Noted traffic receipts to 22nd January as
follows:-
