(1) Manchester area scheme (Part 2). - Well in hand.
(2) Blackpool, Fleetwood, Preston, Southport. - Not yet
commenced.
Midland Division.
(1) Derby, Nottingham and Leicester area. - Now joint scheme with
Eastern Region and substantial progress has been made.
The Chairman asked for a forecast of the number of units
likely to be required for future schemes to be furnished in order that
the B.T.C. may be kept advised of future requirements.
259. COSTS OF UNITS.
Noted that the undermentioned costs of vehicles for the West
Riding service had been furnished to the B.T.C. by the Carriage &
Wagon Engineer.-
Lot No.
Description.
Price.
£
30084
Motor 3rd Brake
18,273
30085
Motor Compo
18,259
Mr. Dade stated that these prices included a proportion of
the initial cost of provision of tools, jigs, etc.
260. PUBLICITY.
Mr.Tonge gave particulars of the publicity which had been
given to the introduction of the three sections of the West Cumberland
Scheme.
On the general question of publicity, a double royal poster
is in course of preparation for use in any area in which diesel trains
will operate. This will depict in colour an artist's impression of
a diesel train in motion together with appropriate letterpress
matter. Similarly, a general folder with photographs is being
produced for use in any area and Messrs.Larkin and Stanley undertook to
assist with photographs.
Mr. Tonge said a request had been received from the Editor of
the Manchester Evening Chronicle for a reporter and photographer to
travel with a diesel train and it was agreed that they be given
facilities in the Derby area. Mr.Stanley agreed to assist.
