737. DIESEL MULTIPLE UNIT DE LUXE
PULLMAN SERVICE MANCHESTER - ST.PANCRAS
(a) Delivery of Trains
First train - Mr.Randle stated that further trouble was being
experienced with the main generators. The problem of the poor riding over
the power bogies had not yet been settled and the train would have to be
returned to the makers for modifications.
Second train - Mr.Randle stated that modifications were being carried
out to the second train following experience with the trials of the first train,
and it was now expected that the second train would be delivered to Derby Works
on January 2nd, 1960.
(b) Commencement of service
Noted that the Chief Mechanical Engineer, B.T.C. had had a discussion
with the makers and other companies associated with the trains when it was
agreed that it would require at least until the end of February 1960, if not
longer, in order to complete the programme of investigation and testing
necessary.
Mr.Randle was unable to give a closer approximation than that given by
Mr.Harrison.
It was noted that, in the meantime, driver training was continuing.
(c) Publicity
Noted that essential publicity material was in course of preparation
but no action would be taken in respect of publicity until the date of
introduction of the service was quite definite.
(d) Inspection by Diesel Trains Committee
Noted that, following the inspection by the Diesel Trains Committee on
December 10th, the following had been arranged :-
(i) Public announcements - It was
the intention that these should be made by the Pullman Car Conductor and a
script be prepared.
(ii) Layout of brake van - Mr.Randle
was arranging for mirrors for look-out purposes to be provided, similar to
those fitted on the Manchester-Bury sets.
(iii) Cleaning of interiors -
Mr.Arkle was in touch with the Research Department regarding a suitable
solvent for cleaning the lanide covering.
