The General Appendix & Service restrictions to be observed.
(c) Liverpool - Leeds - Bradford scheme.
Mr Gould stated he is in communication with MrRoundell regarding buffet
car requirements and a diagram is in production.
With regard to running times, a reduction of 13 minutes would be
necessary for 5 units to suffice, and Messrs.Gould and Read will look into the
possibilty of a further reduction in the running times, having regard also to the
commercial desirability of obtaining maximum acceleration.
(d) Birmingham - Liverpool - Manchester scheme.
Noted that timings have now been received and a meeting between
representatives of the C.O.S. and C.C.M is being held on April 21st to consider
commercial requirements.
293. STANDARD UNITS OF 57 FT. STOCK.
(a) Visit of Officers to Metro-Cammell Works.
The Chairman said a memorandum of the visit would be circulated to members
of the Committee and any points for consideration would be dealt with at the next
meeting,
(b) Delivery by road of components from Makers to
Derby Works.
This question relates principally to aluminium light alloy parts from I.C.I.
South Wales to Derby Works and it was noted that arrangements have now been made for
these to be conveyed by rail.
Mr. Stanley said that engines from West Cumberland to Derby Works for
repairs are conveyed by Works lorries.
The Chairman referred to paragraph 14 of the General Conditions of Contract
dated October 1952 (quoted below) and said that as a general principle all material and
components for diesels should be conveyed by rail, and Messrs.Read and Stanley will
keep contact on this point.-
