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97. Owing to traffic requirements, it was only possible to paint 4 locomotives, 12 coaches and 13 wagons.
98. The foundry, which was started last year for the casting of non-ferrous alloys, proved to be so economical that it was decided to extend it to deal with cast-iron castings. A semi-rotary furnace obtained from England was found to be expensive to run, so a vertical type was made at the works. The latter has turned out excellent castings at a very cheap price.
99. The motor branch have been fully employed during the year in the repair and construction of Government vehicles, and additional temporary mechanics had to be employed. Two ambulances were built and fitted to Morris commercial chassis. Two ambulances, one fire engine, one fire escape ladder, two prison vans, one dog ambulance, eleven lorries, four steam rollers and one motor roller, were thoroughly overhauled and painted.
V.—CIVIL ENGINEERING.
100. Way and works have been maintained in good order during the year, and the best use has been made of the funds available.
101. The dilapidated timber structure at Sheung Shui station was demolished and a permanent station building erected in its place. The curb of the platform was extended 86 feet, and the whole surface remetalled. A short loop, capable of accommodating 3 coaches or 5 wagons, was added to the south end of the station yard.
102. A new halt called Che Kung Miu was established at mile 6.14 in November. Passenger facilities were provided by the provision of a narrow temporary platform 300 feet in length.
103. A book-stall was erected in Kowloon Station concourse in April. The stall was rented out, and its cost was recovered by the middle of October.
104. Improvements to Kowloon Station and Yard were completed as under:-
(a) The car loading dock was extended 30 feet.
(b) A platform 150 feet long was built along the goods siding adjoining Chatham Road. A metalled approach road, 15 feet wide, was made to facilitate the movement of heavy motor lorries.
(c) A new train direction board was erected.
(d) Luggage and Cloak room facilities were provided.
(e) An additional iron gate was installed at the entrance to platform No. 6.
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97. Owing to traffic requirements, it was only possible to paint 4 locomotives, 12 coaches and 13 wagons.
98. The foundry, which was started last year for the casting of non-ferrous alloys, proved to be so economical that it was decided to extend it to deal with cast-iron castings. A semi- rotary furnace obtained from England was found to be expensive to run, so a vertical type was made at the works. The latter has turned out excellent castings at a very cheap price.
99. The motor branch have been fully employed during the year in the repair and construction of Government vehicles, and additional temporary mechanics had to be employed. Two ambulances were built and fitted to Morris commercial chassis. Two ambulances, one fire engine, one fire escape ladder, two prison vans, one dog ambulance, eleven lorries, four steam rollers and one motor roller, were thoroughly overhauled and painted.
V.-CIVIL ENGINEERING.
100. Way and works have been maintained in good order during the year, and the best use has been made of the funds available.
101. The dilapidated timber structure at Sheung Shui station was demolished and a permanent station building erected in its place. The curb of the platform was extended 86 feet, and the whole surface remetalled. A short loop, capable of accom- modating 3 coaches or 5 wagons, was added to the south end of the station yard.
102. A new halt called Che Kung Miu was established at mile 6.14 in November. Passenger facilities were provided by the provision of a narrow temporary platform 300 feet in length.
103. A book-stall was erected in Kowloon Station concourse in April. The stall was rented out, and its cost was recovered by the middle of October.
104. Improvements to Kowloon Station and Yard were com- pleted as under:-
(a) The car loading dock was extended 30 feet.
(b) A platform 150 feet long was built along the goods siding adjoining Chatham Road. A metalled approach road, 15 feet wide, was made to facilitate the movement of heavy motor lorries.
(c) A new train direction board was erected.
(d) Luggage and Cloak room facilities were provided. (e) An additional iron gate was installed at the entrance
to platform No. 6.
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