Noted that considerable alteration would be necessary to
the A.C.V. units to convert to parcels vans and it was agreed that the
units be handed over to the Chief Civil Engineer.
648. DIESEL MULTIPLE UNIT DE LUXE
PULLMAN SERVICE MANCHESTER - ST.PANCRAS
(a) Financial assessment -
Noted.
(b) Servicing and maintenance -
To be dealt with at Reddish. The Chairman again referred to the
General Manager's comment that immediate cleaning for every trip was
important and it was noted that thorough interior and exterior cleaning
would be covered each night at Reddish and sweeping, dusting and toilet
cleaning at St.Pancras and Leicester.
(c) Publicity - Noted Mr.Salmon
has in hand, but has not yet contacted Metro-Cammell. Will do so
when time is opportune.
(d) Naming of trains - The Chairman
said that whilst the Design Panel had suggested the name "Midland Pullman",
a further suggestion had been made for the name "The Director" and he asked
Messrs.Gould and Johnson to submit their ideas for a suitable name having
regard to commercial considerations.
