(a) Progress in bogie modification and
refurbishing of stock
Mr.Stanley reported the work was proceeding satisfactorily
abd 21 sets had been completed.
(b) Introduction of units and report on operation
of units working in steam timings
Mr.Gould reported the scheme was operating satisfactorily;
four additional sets were introduced into service on the 24th July
(making a total of 11 sets in operation) and a further 8 sets will be
brought into operation on the 11th September.
The D.T.M., London has been advised that L.T.E. engineeering
work will not be completed until the end of April, so the commencement
of the final stage will be postponed. A meeting is to be held with
the L.T.E. and Western Region on the 12th September to fix a new date
for the introduction of the full services.
875. SCHEMES IN OPERATION
(a) Watford - St. Albans and Harrow - Belmont
Mr.Bell stated the matter was still under investigation.
(b) Traffic Receipts.
Statement of receipts and tickets issued during April, 1961, for
those schemes with less than 12 months operation was noted - see Appendix 'A'
attached.
876. SHORTAGE OF WORKSHOP STAFF AT DIESEL DEPOTS IN LONDON
AREA
Mr.Taylor stated a loan of staff, subject to agreement of men involved,
had been agreed from the C.M.& E.E. Derby Works, until the closing of the
Neasden and Cricklewood Motive Power Depots is settled, and the question of priority
between Cricklewood and Marylebone was now under consideration.
