Mr.Nicholls reported that following consultation between the C.M.&
E.E., C.& W.E. and Accountant's Departments the estimated first costs of diesel
train sets and the repair costs per train mile had been reduced. The extent
of further possible reductions in the diesel costs as the result of various
modifications of the scheme had been advised to the Chief Operating Superintendent,
Chief Commercial Manager and Motive Power Superintendent. It was noted that
the scheme was at present being re-examined as to diesel requirements and steam
savings.
The Chairman stressed the urgency of the final report being submitted.
4. Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester Scheme.
Mr.Gould reported that good progress is being made with the preparation of
this scheme and it is anticipated that the units spare at week-ends can be utilised
locally.
478. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ARRANGEMENTS
1. Minutes of meeting of sub-commitee held on the 23rd October 1956 noted.
2. Re-profiling machine for tyres of units. Noted that details of this machine
have been sent to Mr.Randle, and Mr.Stanley will circulate to members of the Committee
copies of the memorandum of 26th November regarding this machine.
479. SCHEMES AUTHORISED BY B.T.C. BUT NOT YET IN OPERATION
1. Manchester Part 1 scheme (Certain services
not yet in operation)
(a) Four 2-car Metro-Cammell sets with Rolls Royce engines. Agreed at last
meeting that these sets be utilised on the Manchester - Buxton service. Noted that
they are not capable of coupling to the Derby built units in service in the Manchester
area and it is therefore not practicable to schedule then exclusively to the Manchester
- Buxton service, and it will be necessary for them also to work other trains in the
Manchester Part 1 scheme.
(b) Completion of scheme. Mr.Gould stated that as units are delivered from
makers they will be introduced into the scheme without waiting for the full complement of
units being received. (See also minute 475.3(b)).
