the possibility of speeding up the work at Cricklewood, as there
was an urgent need for facilities for main line diesel locomotives.
Min.815 - Derby Etches Park
Noted that the transfer of diesel multiple units from Toton had not
commenced, but the matter was under consideration.
Min.817(a) - Newton Heath
Noted that the North Eastern Region had been appproached regarding the
maintenance of the Todmorden units on that Region, and a reply was awaited after
receipt of which the maintenance requirements at Newton Heath would be
re-assessed.
764. SCHEMES AUTHORISED BUT NOT YET IN
OPERATION
1. Marylebone Suburban Service
(a) Marylebone Carriage Shed
Mr. Reynolds stated that a special meeting had been held on the
previous day, as a result of which the additional facilities originally
planned for Barge Sidings had been eliminated from the scheme, and it was
now hoped that a revised scheme would be submitted to the June meeting of
the Area Board.
Mr. Martin said that although every effort would be made to bring
forward the C.C.E's portion of the work, the position at the moment was that
the tenders were under investigation and a full year from the commencement of
the service would be required for completion.
2. Manchester Part 3 (North East Lancashire)
Noted that Commission approval had been given.
3. Manchester Part 8 (Manchester (C.)-Liverpool (C.)
Express Service)
Noted that Commission approval had been given.
4. Manchester Part 9 (Manchester (C.)-Northwich-Chester
(Northgate)
Noted that Commission approval had been given.
765. SCHEMES AWAITING COMMISSION APPROVAL
1. Birkenhead (Woodside)-Helsby-Chester
(General)
Noted that scheme approved by Area Board and awaiting Commission
authority.
766. SCHEMES IN OPERATION
1. St.Pancras Suburban Services
(a) General Position.
Mr. Baker reported that difficulty was being experienced in obtaining
supplies of modified final drives, but the matter was in hand with the Commission
and Messrs. Rolls Royce. No failures had occurred with the modified final
drives already fitted, and the position in that respect was very encouraging.
