1. Position of Schemes still to be
submitted (Contd.)
The schemes included on the revised statement were considered in
detail with the following comments :-
Manchester Part 4 - The note in regard to Wigan
is an error as the C.C.E. has provided revised figure for cost of maintenance
facilities. (See note under Manchester Part 5 re Kirkdale and Lostock
Hall).
Manchester Part 6 - Mr.Taylor will look specially
into the question of staff savings at Brunswick.
St.Pancras - Leicester - Nottingham - Scheme
dependent on completion of Nottingham London Road Depot. Mr.Gould will
press S.E. for estimates for Kettering.
Manchester Part 5 - Difficulty regarding siting
of fuelling point at Kirkdale now resolved. Mr.M'Ilmoyle will specially
supply estimates.
Postition at Lostock Hall to be specially investigated by
Sub-Committee.
The position in regard to the remainder of the schemes was noted.
In respect of the Broad Street - Tring service, Mr.True said that
information regarding the relative merits of different forms of traction was
awaited. It was noted that consideration was still being given to the
possibility of designing a suitable dual purpose electric-diesel locomotive for
use on the Broad Street - Tring service and other sections of the line.
2. Allocation of Vehicles
The Chairman said that the Commission had information on the number
of vehicles received and in operation on all schemes, and the position could
arise when it would be necessary to take vehicles from schemes operating with
more vehicles than authorised for allocation to future schemes.
Discussion arose over the adequacy or otherwise of the 15% allowed for spares
and it was generally considered that a higher allowance for spares was
necessary. Mr.Reynolds and said that a letter would be sent to Mr.Robson
and the Office of the Director of Traffic Services setting out the details and
asking for their comments, after investigation, on the need for a higher
allowance of spares.
