(b) Delivery by road of components from Makers
to Derby Works (Contd.)
"14. Delivery of Material
(a) Locomotives, carriages and wagons and containers shall not
be forwarded until an intimation in writing shall have been given to the Contractor
by the Engineer that the Executive is ready to take delivery.
(b) Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Executive Plant
and Materials delivered to the Executive or required to be sent by sub-contractors
to the Contractor's premises shall be consigned by rail or if authorised by the
Executive by other means of transport of the British Transport Commission.
Information as to routing will be supplied by the Executive's local
Officers."
(c) Allocation of units being built at Derby.
Noted that the B.T.C. have agreed to an additional 11 motors and 7
trailers (including 3 parcels vehicles) being built at Derby Works. Mr.Stanley to
give delivery dates at next meeting when allocation will be considered.
(d) Allocation of units to be built by
Contractors.
Appendix "A" gives the position regarding the placing of
orders with contractors and Derby Works for 1,408 vehicles.
Noted thath B.T.C. are considering allocation and delivery schedules,
including modifications in respect of the four 3-car sets for the Birmingham,
Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield scheme.
(e) Heaters.
The Chairman said he had discussed with Messrs.Bond and Robson the
question of departmental responsibility of the C.&.W.Engineer, but where
convenient there is no objection to the maintenance being carried out by either the
M.P.Supt. acting as his agent for the time being.
(f) Lighting equipment.
Noted that this matter is still under consideration.
(g) Fire precaution.
Still under consideration by Rules and Regulations Sub-Committeee of the
Operating Committee.
On the general question of fire appliances in diesel units, Mr.Varley to
speak to the Regional Fire Officer, consulting with Mr.Stanley as necessary.
