3. Allocation of units being built at Derby
and by Contractors
(b) Periodical return of units in operation.
Noted that as a result of Mr.Varley's contact with the B.T.C. section
concerned, enquiries are being made into the duplication of information in
returns. After further consideration it was decided that
Messrs.Varley, Adkinson and Allsop would re-examine the question with a
view to a formal approach to the Commission on the standardisation of the
returns.
4. Conveyance of Parcels Traffic
Three diesel parcels vans are on order for the West Cumberland Area, delivery
October 1957. - Noted that, it has been decided that the two parcels
vans required for the Manchester Part 2 scheme and two for St.Pnacras suburban
scheme be fitted with two 238 H.P. Rolls Royce engines under a 63'6" vehicle,
thus enabling them to convey a tail load of 32 tons, i.e. a brake van
corridor.
It was agreed that the B.T.C. be advised of the further
requirement of four vans prior to these schemes being submitted.
5. Dieselisation costings
(a) General Manager's request of 8th February 1957 - Mr.Allsop
produced charts which had been prepared and after further consideration
the Chairman said he would speak to Mr.Harris on this question.
(b) Request from C.T.C.C. for charts showing operating costs and
receipts for schemes in operation. Mr.Allsop stated that a chart
had been produced for the West Cumberland scheme and it is anticipated that
all the charts will be ready for consideration at the next meeting.
6. Design of Units
(a) B.U.T. power equipments. - Noted that the two 230
H.P. engines of normal aspiration have been fitted to a Derby prototype
steel vehicle, and are now being tested.
(b) Coupling together of units - Noted that
attention of B.T.C. and other Regions has been called to the difficulty
which is being experienced and which can be anticipated with the multiplicity
of types of vehicles. B.T.C. have replied that the matter is being
examined.
