3171, Do you think 15 minutes in each is a case is a very fair time to allow?---
It is about three times as much as they take to change two locomotives of an express train. The conditions are not absolutely the same.
3172, Supposing you had 20 locomotives, how many do you think would be likely to have standing in the Clearing House at one moment?---
It depends entirely on circumstances.
3173, How would you suggest splitting up your locomotives?--- I think you made one or two notes; I do not think there is any objection to your refering to them?---
I think it was six could be standing in the Clearing House.
3174, And what about those standing in the approach tubes?---
One in each of the main tubes, that is to say, six, counting each of these groups as a pair of tubes, the other four would be on railway premises.
3175, And the remaining four held in reserve?---
Yes.
3176, With regard to staff for these locomotives, how many men do you think would be required for a complete staff of engine drivers for your 30 locomotives?---
I put down 140.
3177, How do you arrive at that figure?---
Two men for each locomotive with ample margin for change, such as sickness, one and a half days per man per week holiday and the usual annual vacation.
3178, I suppose, as a matter of fact, it might not be necessary to have two men for each locomotive?---
Quite possibly not.
3179, But you have taken the outside estimate?---
I have taken the outside estimate.
3180, I think you are very anxious, from your point of view as an engineer, that a system of signalling should be introduced by which it was clear in the Clearing House itself as to the exact position of all trains in the Clearing House system?---
Yes, I think there ought to be an illuminated diagram In the signal box showing exactly the position of all the trains in the Clearing House tubes and perhaps, to some extent, on the connecting lines.
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