Minutes of Meeting of Sub-Committee held on December
8th, 1960
Noted; special reference being made to the following items :-
Minute 978 - Crewe Motive Power Depot (Diesel Locomotives)
(Not relevant for this website)
Minute 990 - Cricklewood (Diesel Locomotives and Multiple
Units)
Mr.Beatty reported that work was now proceeding satisfactorily and the target
competion dates should be met.
The question of provision for an additional Diesel Multiple Unit De Luxe
Pullman train was raised and it was agreed that in the light of the present circumstances
work on the scheme should proceed in accordance with Plan 'B'. It was noted that
this plan provided scope for modification for dealing with an additional De Luxe train
should such a requirement ultimately be found necessary.
It was noted that the St.Pancras (Cambridge Street) outstabling point for
diesel locomotives is to be brought into use on 16th January.
Mr.Beatty reported that although the wet weather had caused some delay work
was now proceeding satisfactorily and he had no reason to doubt that the target
completion date will be met.
827. SCHEMES AUTHORISED BUT NOT YET IN
OPERATION
1. Marylebone Suburban Services
It was noted that the introduction of the two 4-car units (1 working,
1 spare) on the Marylebone/Aylesbury/High Wycombe Services is now scheduled for
January 23rd. In response to a question from the Chairman Mr.Tildesey said
that two new units now undergoing trial are to be brought into use. It was
noted that arrangements will be made for all units required for the complete
services to be refurbished.
The Chairman explained that in the light of the experience gained with
the modified "Derby" type of bogie it had been decided that the 35 4-car sets
should be similarly modified. Mr.Robson, who had been asked to place orders
for the material, had intimated that on receipt of this the work could be carried
out at a rate of one set per week.
