Noted that the three rail buses had now been transferred to the
Scottish Region and the service was being operated by standard units.
Mr. Johnson reported that the case for the withdrawal of the
passenger service was still proceeding.
752. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ARRANGEMENTS
Minutes of meetings of Sub-Committee held on
January 19th and February 23rd, 1960
Mr.Reynolds referred to the large number of items outstanding and
consideration was given to the undermentioned depots:-
Min.790.
Holyhead
The urgency for the provision of fuelling facilities for
diesel locomotives at Holyhead was stressed and Mr.Martin would specially
investigate.
Min.791. Diesel
Locomotives for the Midland Lines
Mr.Reynolds referred to the large number of schemes under
development for the maintenance and servicing of diesel locomotives on the
Midland lines and asked for special attention to be given to this having
regard to the number of locomotives being delivered, and the allocation of an
additional 79 locomotives to the Region in the 1960 Building
programme, originally included in the 1961 proposals.
Min.793.
Cricklewood
Mr.Martin stated that the position in regard to the diesel
locomotive portion of this shed had been reviewed since the last meeting of the
sub-committee and the whole scheme would now be completed by January
1961. Likewise the completion date for the heavy repair shop would be
brought forward and Mr.Martin would advise Mr.Reynolds the revised target
date.
Min.796.
Nottingham (London Road Low Level)
Noted that C.C.E. has now received departmental estimates and scheme
was being prepared.
