5. Design of Standard Units of 57 ft.
stock. (Contd.)
(d) Drivers' Seats.
Mr.Stanley will arrange for seat to be available for inspection by
next meeting.
6. Condition of passenger stations concerned in Diesel
Schemes.
Mr.Butland reported that the improvement of the appearance of stations
concerned in diesel schemes is well in hand and Mr.Salmon is dealing with the question
of re-signing and modernisation of advertising equipment as necessary.
7. National Federation of Women's Institutes.
Noted that B.T.C. have agreed to this Federation being advised of all new
diesel schemes put into operation, and an advice of the Buckingham - Banbury
experiment has already been sent by the General Manager, who will take similar action
regarding future schemes.
454. RAIL CARS FOR RURAL AREAS.
1. General Policy
Mr.Varley reported result of meeting at B.T.C. on August 10th. A number
of German type rail cars are to be built by Wickham's, Park Royal, etc. up to six of
which may be allocated to the L.M.Region. Agreed that minutes of meeting of August
10th be circulated to members of the Committee, together with drawings. Messrs.Gould
and Read to report where these can be utilised, Mr.Stanley to report on construction
of cars and Mr.Butland from permanent way angle.
2. Buckingham - Banbury Line
Messrs.Gould and Read reported that this experiment, which commenced on
August 13th, was proceeding satisfactorily, the traffic receipts for the first four
days being £86 compared with £35 for the same period in 1955.
Mr.Gould said that some difficulty was being experienced in dealing with
parcels traffic in the car with the smaller brake compartment, and the matter was
being watched as to whether it would be necessary to increase the parcels accomodation
in this car.
Mr.Adkinson reported that the two cars are being worked on alternate days
and the Chairman asked for this method of working to be watched having regard to tyre
wear, and the possibility of the two cars requiring maintenance at the same time.
