Preliminary report, prepared on request of Commission, on
technical, operating and commencial aspects of operation of buses
to date noted. Agreed that, in light of the report, further
vehicles of this type should not be introduced. Also it was
intended that the buses should continue to be operated on their
present services as there were no other branches on the
L.M.Region on which they could be usefully employed, but if any
of the other Regions were desirous of extending the introduction
of the buses, there would be no objection to the withdrawal of
the three buses in operation on the L.M.Region.
Mr.Butland produced Hallade diagrams showing the poor riding
qualities of the diesel buses.
(2) Banbury - Bletchley
Service
Notes that the case for the withdrawal of the passenger service
was going forward for staff consultation, the Western Region
being involved.
632. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
ARRANGEMENTS
1. Minutes of Sub-Committee held on
November 26th, 1958
Noted, with the following observations :-
Minute 542. Cricklewood -
Delivery of vehicles would commence by end of May, 1959, and
would be used for staff training purposes. Mr.Baker
anticipated no difficulty in making temporary fuelling and
maintenance arrangements.
Minute 547. Newton Heath -
Modifications to existing maintenance arrangements would be made
to enable the full service for the Manchester Part 2 scheme to
commence on June 15th, 1959.
2. Future Priority Schemes
Noted position regarding five maintenance depots concerned :-
Reddish - Estimated cost
£14,800. Particulars of Chief Mechanical &
Electrical Engineer's portion of the work, together with
estimates, to be sent to the Chief Civil Engineer for compilation
of complete costs. Director of Traffic Services and Chief
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer jointly to submit scheme to
General manager for his authority.
