Noted that Nottingham low level station is under consideration for use
as a parcels depot and the sub-committee are proposing to inspect three further
sites in the district for maintenance depots.
Regarding the use of all power cars for this scheme, Mr.Gould stated that
it is not practicable to run diesel parcels vans in this area owing to line capacity
and that in order that parcel traffic could be dealt with, it would be necessary for
all units to be capable of hauling one tail vehicle. Noted that Messrs.Gould and
Larkin are looking into this question from the point of view of fitting the 3-car
(M.C. T. M.C.) units with more powerful engines.
Noted that the possibility of a diesel service covering Trowell,
Stapleford, Long Easton Section, will be included in the Derby, Nottingham,
Leicester (Part 3) scheme.
Mr.Read reported that the question of a halt between Leicester and
Coalville is under consideration.
415. GIFTS AND FANCY GOODS TRADES' FAIR, BLACKPOOL
FEBRUARY 1956.
Messrs.Gould and Read said that the possibility of running a temporary
diesel service between Blackpool and Preston in connection with the above was under
consideration and no difficulty was anticipated in introducing this. Details of the
service to be furnished to the General Manager as early as possible.
The Chairman requested that the units for this service should be complete
in all respects, i.e. curtains and carpets in first class compartments, feather
plume painted on fronts of units etc.
416. BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR. APRIL 23RD - MAY 4TH,
1956.
Agreed that similar arrangements to 1955 for diesel service between
Birmingham and Castle Bromwhich be made in respect of the Fair for 1956,
Messrs.Gould and Read to arrange.
417. WEST CUMBERLAND SCHEME
(a) Traffic Receipts to 30th November,
1955.
Noted.
1955.
1954.
Increase.
%
£
£
£
1. Carlisle - Silloth
(Introduced 29.11.54)
17,065
10,929
6,136
56.14
2. Carlisle - Workington
via Penrith.
(Introduced 3.1.55.)
