Mr.Gould said that the layout required for the three diesel parcels vans for West Cumberland was as shown on drawing DE/56370 and that the layout shown on drawing DE/56462 which had been submitted subsequently would not meet operating requirements.
Mr.Stanley considered that to meet the requirements of the Chief Operating Superintendent it would be necessary for the parcels vans to be built with steel frames, and in the circumstances MrGould suggested that the three vehicles scheduled to be built at Derby as parcels vans be built as passenger carrying vehicles, and delivery of the three parcels vans be deferred until they could be provided out of steel frame stock.
In the meantime, the parcels traffic would continue to be conveyed by steam traffic.
It was agreed that Mr.Varley would discuss the matter with Mr.Robson.
339. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ARRANGEMENTS
(a) Bury - Bacup
Minutes of sub-committee noted. Installations now almost complete and will be ready for when units are delivered.
(b) Birmingham (Part 1) Scheme
Minutes of sub-committee noted. Mr.Forsyth stated that the fuel tanks are to be delivered by the middle of December and he anticipates completion of the whole of the fuelling installations by the end of December.
(c) North Wales Scheme
Minutes of sub-committee noted.
(d) Manchester Area (Part 1) Scheme
Minutes of sub-committee noted.
Reddish - Awaiting approval of Eastern Region.
Stoke - Matter well in hand.
Longsight - Sub-committee to re-consider fuelling points.
Stockport - Matter well in hand
Buxton - Matter well in hand
Macclesfield - Sub-committee to re-consider length of shed.
