697. DIESEL MULTIPLE UNIT DE LUXE
PULLMAN SERVICE MANCHESTER - ST.PANCRAS (Contd.)
(a) Utilisation of stand-by
train (Contd.)
2. No information is available regarding the time
factor in replacing a coach in the set, but the coach which could be
most easily replaced, i.e., the trailer coach, is the one which is
least likely to fail in service as it has no power equipment.
3. If a failure occurs while the train is in service,
it will depend when and where it fails as to whether it can be replaced with the
spare set which will normally be stabled at Reddish. In the event of a
failure at the London end it seems unlikely that the spare set will be
available for replacement, in which event emergency arrangements would be
made.
4. A meeting has been arranged for July 15th to discuss
further the detailed arrangements for running maintenance which is to be
carried out by the Cricklewood Motive Power staff. As it is understood
that a Salaried C.M.& E.E. Supervisor will always be travelling with the
train, it is probable that certain types of spares will be carried on the
train.
(b) Noise of auxiliary engines in
stations
Noted that the final scheme and detailed costs for the provision
of shore bases were being prepared by Mr.Robson.
(c) Publicity
The Chairman said it was proposed to start discussions shortly
with Metro-Cammell regarding publicity for these trains, and Mr.Crawshaw
would be attending a meeting at the Commission on July 16th and would
report result.
Tentative proposals were:-
(i) a static display in London in September/October;
(ii) a demonstration run from London to Birmingham just before
the train goes into service.
Mr.Blee had indicated his agreement with (i), but with regard to
(ii), he was strongly of the opinion that the demonstration run should be on
the Midland line.
