be reserved for non-smokers. So far as 2-car sets are
concerned, Mr.Stanley said it was not possible to screen off any portion of the first class
compartments for non-smokers but he will look into the possibility of something being done in
this direction in future construction, and report further in due course.
7. Dieselisation Costings
Reference was made to the General Manager's letter of the 8th February and Mr.Nicholls said
the investigation is proceeding.
497 RAIL BUSES
1. General Policy
(a) Design. Information still awaited from B.T.C.
(b) Proposals for employment of four rail buses on L.M.R. Schemes still in course of
preparation.
2. Buckingham - Banbury Line
(a) Traffic receipts for December, 1956 - January, 1957 shown on Appendix 'A' attached.
498 INTER CITY TRAINS
1. Design of units
Mr.Finlayson reported that the experimental vehicle had now run 19,000 miles without serious trouble and it was proposed to make a test run on the Liverpool, Leeds, Bradford route after
consulting with the North Eastern Region.
2. Exhibition at International Sales Conference
Messrs.Davey Paxman have asked if it is possible to have the two trial cars available at
Lincoln, week commencing 13th May at the International Sales Conference to haul two passenger
coaches on a special trip. This has been agreed but Mr.Harrison now considers these
vehicle would not be suitable for the following reasons :-
(a) The appearance of the vehicles might give the wrong impression to the public
as they are only in mock-up form.
(b) It would not be possible for members of the public to be accomodated in the cars
themselves and trailing vehicles would have to be fitted, which is not the role of this type of
rail car.
