45. The year under review has been singularly free from hot axle boxes and engine failures. This result has been obtained in spite of a marked decrease in oil consumption amounting to 23.04% per engine mile, and of heavier train haulage. The saving in oil has been achieved by the rationing of supplies which was made possible by alterations in axle brasses.
46. "Kailan No. 1 Lump Coal" which was used throughout the year in place of "Natal Navigation Group" was obtained at a very low price of $9.70 per ton, due to the signing of the contract in October 1935 when the value of the dollar was still high. The coal consumption per train mile increased from 72.47 to 82.21 lbs., but this is accounted for firstly by the loss of “C” class engine haulage after the first four months of the year, and secondly by the heavier weight of trains. Operating with "C" class engines has been a key factor in securing economy in fuel. Table "P" analyses coal consumption for both the current and the previous year, and discloses the considerable alterations in engine working necessitated this year.
47. On October 14th, the "Taipo Belle" railcar with 16 passengers aboard made a non-stop run between Kowloon and Canton in the record time of 2 hours 15 minutes, or 40 minutes under the express timing. The object of the trip was to obtain running data relating to the use of railcars as "limited" passenger carrying media between Kowloon and Canton. The "Taipo Belle" was reconstructed from one of the Hall-Scott motor coaches and fitted up as a luxurious parlour car suitable for tourist use and sight-seeing parties. The internal arrangements provide for the maximum view being obtainable, whilst chair seating and a small bar where refreshments may be obtained are other features which have made a general appeal.
4.-General.
48. In January of this year the Chinese National Customs considered it desirable that some limit should be imposed on the quantity of stores and liquors which might be conveyed by the Caterer on the through trains. They therefore submitted lists of quantities which were considered to represent reasonable supplies. These lists were not officially accepted; nevertheless, with slight margins, they were worked to, and smuggling has decreased.
49. A typhoon struck the Colony in the early hours of August 17th and did considerable damage to property and shipping, although the railway escaped comparatively lightly. The early morning trains could not run as permission from the Royal Observatory to commence operations was not forthcoming until 7.55 a.m.
The first train was permitted to proceed at 8.15 a.m. at a speed not exceeding 20 miles per hour, as a wind of considerable force still existed.
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45. The year under review has been singularly free from hot axie boxes and engine failures. This result has been obtained in spite of a marked decrease in oil consumption amounting to 23.04% per engine mile, and of heavier train haulage. The say- ing in oil has been achieved by the rationing of supplies which was made possible by alterations in axie brasses.
46. "Kailan No. 1 Lump Coal" which was used throughout the year in place of "Natal Navigation Group" was obtained at a very low price of $9.70 per ton, due to the signing of the con- tract in October 1935 when the value of the dollar was still high. The coal consumption per train mile increased from 72.47 to 82.21 lbs., but this is accounted for firstly by the loss of “C” class engine haulage after the first four months of the year, and secondly by the heavier weight of trains. Operating with "C" class engines has been a key factor in securing economy in fuel. Table "P" analyses coal consumption for both the current and the previous year, and discloses the considerable alterations in engine working necessitated this year.
47. On October 14th, the "Taipo Belle" railcar with 16 pas- sengers aboard made a non-stop run between Kowloon and Canton in the record time of 2 hours 15 minutes, or 40 minutes under the express timing. The object of the trip was to obtain · running data relating to the use of railcars as "limited" passen- ger carrying media between Kowloon and Canton. The Taipo Belle" was reconstructed from one of the Hall-Scott motor coaches and fitted up as a luxurious parlour car suitable for tourist use and sight-seeing parties: The internal arrangements provide for the maximum view being obtainable, whilst chair seating and a small bar where refreshments may be obtain- ed are other features which have made a general appeal.
4.-General.
48. In January of this year the Chinese National Customs considered it desirable that some limit should be imposed on the quantity of stores and liquors which might be conveyed by the Caterer on the through trains. They therefore submitted lists of quantities which were considered to represent reasonable sup- plies. These lists were not officially accepted; nevertheless, with slight margins, they were worked to, and snuggling has decreased.
49. A typhoon struck the Colony in the early hours of August 17th and did considerable damage to property and ship- ping, although the railway escaped comparatively lightly. The early morning trains could not run as permission from the Royal Observatory to commence operations was not forthcoming until 7.55 a.m.
The first train was permitted to proceed at 8.15 a.m. at a speed not exceeding 20 miles per hour, as a wind of con- siderable force still existed.
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