The Chairman referred to the joint report from the technical officers
of the L.M., E. and N.E. Regions to the General Managers dated 15th February 1955
and said that Mr. Bird has been advised that this Region is in agreement with the
report. Mr.Bird has also agreed and copy of his letter of the 3rd March is
attached as
appendix
"A". The Chairman said he had discusses this matter with the
General Manager who wishes a joint submission to be sent to the B.T.C. for approval
for an experiment to be conducted with Davey Paxman engines fitted to suitable
vehicles which Mr. Randle has available when required.
The further point in Mr.Bird's letter regarding a "mobile power
house" to be deferred for the time being.
It is assumed that the profiles of inter-city trains will be the same as
for standard light weight units with bogie centres of 46'6" and length over
headstocks 63'6" equally ended, but if not, the Chief Civil Engineer will
require drawing showing full profile dimensions before construction is commenced to
ensure clearances being satisfactory.
