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FIRST AID.
39. The strength of the Railway Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas stood at 38 officers and men. The Division was singularly honoured by the Chapter General of the Order in conferring "Their expression of Thanks on Vellum" to four of its members in connection with the accident already referred to in this Report.
40. Twenty-five cases in all were treated by various members during the year.
41. Dr. K. H. Uttley, Railway Medical Officer, reports:- "The health of the Railway employees during the year was up to the average. The main causes for admission to Hospital were Malaria and Dysentery.
The Railway accident in the late Spring due to the wash away of the embankment between Shatin and Taipo was the cause of the admission to hospital of eleven persons suffering from various injuries of whom two died. In addition, nine bodies were removed to Kowloon Public Mortuary. Medical Officers were at the site of the accident as soon as possible and gave such help as was possible on the spot, as well as arranging for the transport of the injured to hospital. Two victims however had to remain pinned down in the debris until next morning when, under an anaesthetic, they each had an amputation of a leg and were then removed to hospital. However, they died later.
LOCOMOTIVES.
42. No. 1 locomotive, which was very badly damaged in the accident at Mile 92, was completely stripped down. The frames were re-straightened as far as was possible, all new axles fitted, boiler repaired and engine re-erected. This locomotive will not in future be used on passenger trains, but will be reserved for goods and ballast train working.
43. Nos. 2, 4, 5, and 7 locomotives were given general overhaul, and Nos. 6, 7, 8, 10, and 12 locomotives were repainted.
44. The new locomotives purchased for the through express work to Canton underwent their trials in April. Each locomotive was tested out on runs to Canton and back under load, and the results obtained were highly satisfactory in every way. These locomotives, which are fitted with Superheaters and Feed Water Heaters, show a great saving in fuel, even when hauling much heavier loads than those contracted for and at much faster speeds. During the seven months they were in traffic, beyond some alteration to the drawbar gear, they gave entire satisfaction, and showed that, given suitable track conditions, it may be possible to reduce the through journey to Canton to three hours.
$ 6
FIRST AID.
39. The strength of the Railway Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas stood at 38 officers and men. The Division was singularly honoured by the Chapter General of the Order in conferring "Their expression of Thanks on Vellum' to four of its members in connection with the accident already referred to in this Report.
40. Twenty-five cases in all were treated by various mem- bers during the year.
41. Dr. K. H. Uttley, Railway Medical Officer, reports:- "The health of the Railway employees during the year was up to the average. The main causes for admission to Hospital were Malaria and Dysentery.
The Railway accident in the late Spring due to the wash away of the embankment between Shatin and Taipo was the cause of the admission to hospital of eleven persons suffering from various injuries of whom two died. In addition, nine bodies were removed to Kowloon Public Mortuary. Medical Officers were at the site of the accident as soon as possible and gave such help as. was possible on the spot, as well as arranging for the transport of the injured to hospital. Two victims how- ever had to remain pinned down in the debris until next morning when, under an anaesthetic, they each had an amputation of a leg and were then removed to hospital. however died later.
LOCOMOTIVES.
One
42. No. 1 locomotive, which was very badly damaged in the accident at Mile 92, was completely stripped down. The frames were re-straightened as far as was possible, all new axles fitted, boiler repaired and engine re-erected. This locomotive will not in future be used on passenger trains, but will be reserved for goods and ballast train working.
43. Nos. 2, 4, 5 and 7 locomotives were given general over- haul, and Nos. 6, 7, 8, 10 and 12 locomotives were repainted.
44. The new locomotives purchased for the through express work to Canton underwent their trials in April. Each locomo- tive was tested out on runs to Canton and back under load, and the results obtained were highly satisfactory in every way. These locomotives which are fitted with Superheaters and Feed Water Heaters show a great saving in fuel, even when hauling much heavier loads than those contracted for and at much faster speeds. During the seven months they were in traffic, beyond some alteration to the drawbar gear, they gave entire satisfaction, and showed that, given suitable track conditions, it may be possible to reduce the through journey to Canton to three hours.
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