(a) Traffic receipts to 30.10.56 shown on
Appendix
'A' attached.
5. Birmingham Part 1 scheme
(a) Traffic receipts to 30.10.56 shown on
Appendix
'A' attached.
6. North Wales Part 1 Scheme
(a) Traffic receipts to 30.10.56 shown on
Appendix
'A' attached.
(b) Welsh Dragon. Mr.Stanley produced a sample of emblem head
board proposed for this particular train and it was agreed this is suitable.
7. Manchester Part 1 scheme
(a) Traffic receipts to 30.10.56 shown on
Appendix
'A' attached.
483. BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR. 6TH TO 17TH MAY,
1957.
Mr.Salmon said that an approach has been made by the B.I.F. authorities
with a view to a 63'6" diesel unit being exhibited at the Fair, and Mr.Stanley
will look into and contact Mr.Salmon.
In regard to a diesel service between New Street and Castle Bromwich
during the period of the Fair, it was agreed that, in view of the oil emergency,
such diesel service should not be operated for the 1957 Fair, the matter to be
reconsidered if the present position in respect of oil supplies improves. The
B.I.F. authorities to be advised.
484. GIFTS & FANCY GOODS FAIR, BLACKPOOL. FEBRUARY
1957.
Agreed that, in view of the oil emergency, and the uncertainty of units
being available, no commitments be entered into in respect of a diesel service
between Preston and Blackpool during the Fair.
