4. Preston - Blackpool (Temporary
service Feb.6th-11th, 1956)
Noted satisfactory working and receipts increasing daily. Public
reaction favourable and District Officers hoping that service may be operated
during Preston Holiday Week and week following, July 21st - August 4th.
A report on traffic receipts, public reactions, etc. to be furnished
by C.C.M. and C.O.S., who will also look into question of service from July 21st
to August 4th.
5. British industries Fair. April 23rd - May
4th, 1956.
Noted that similar arrangements to 1955 for diesel service have been
made.
430. NEXT MEETING
Thursday, March 15th, 1956, Room 134, Euston.
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During an inspection of the 2-car Derby built unit temporarily working
between Preston and Blackpool the following points were noted :-
1. Colour of "feather plume' and lining of outside of units
to be the same.
2. Heights of backs of first and third class seats. Two
different heights tested and agreed that the lower height be adopted.
3. Colour of inside of first class compartment. Noted with
approval and agreed this colour be adopted for future. Mr.Stanley to arrange for colour
photographs of inside of first class compartment to be sent to Chairman.
4. Luggage racks. Derby built units have all-metal racks
whilst Metro-Cammell built units have string racks. Agreed that all-metal racks be
fitted on all future units, and Mr.Stanley to arrange.
5. Isolation rod in guard's compartment to be placed on outside
of driver's locker.
6. Guard's clothes locker. Mr. Gould has matter in
hand.
7. Ivorine labels showing carrying capacity. Agreed these
be removed.
