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at the Railway stores on the Friday before hostilities broke out. These were laying around the yard at Hung Hom. when I visited the work after hostilities had ceased.
From this, you will see that India would have to manufacture the bulk of the castings as we shipped only 50% of order No. 656. Three Hundred Body Bolster Centre Braces 70% of Brake blocks Cast Iron 30% of steel rivets.
Have not dealt with the stripping, reconditioning
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and shipping of other railway materiel, which were inspected and requisitioned by Major Walters R.E. The representative of the Director, General of Transport Middle East.
Trusting this information may be of some use. If I can help any further please do not hesitate to ask.
Yours faithfully,
James Smith M.B.E.,
A.M.I.M.E.