27. Statistics. Fuel consumption for the year under review improved quite appreciably. Coal consumption was 17.52 kgs. per train km. as against 18.46 kgs. per train km. of the previous year and furnace oil consumption was 13.95 kgs. per train km. as against 17.60 kgs. per train km.
Statistical statements Nos. 9, 10, 11 & 13 relating to analysis of train and locomotive kilometrage; coal and fuel oil running expenses, and repairs to locomotives, carriages and wagons will be found at the end of this report.
WAY AND STRUCTURES
28. Maintenance. Way and structures were maintained in good order during the year.
29. Track. The loop lines at Shatin, Taipo Market, Fanling and Lowu Stations, and 13 sets of old turnouts at Kowloon Station were renewed with 95-lb. rails.
The Coal Storage Siding, the two sidings inside the Carriage Sheds, the three sidings in front of the Running Shed and 9 sets of turnouts inside the Locomotive Yard, Hung Hom, were re-laid with second-hand serviceable materials.
The old siding connecting the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf & Godown to Kowloon Station across the main road, which had not been used for years, was removed in November, 1953.
30. Expansion Gaps and Rail Creep. The expansion gaps of 6 miles of the main line track were adjusted and 6,000 rail anchors were added. The maximum rail creep recorded during the year was only 2 inches.
31. Signalling. A new signalling system for working Wo Hop Shek. Junction from Fanling Station was installed in October, 1953. The signals are operated by double wires and the points by an electric point machine, the power for operating which can be supplied both from the A.C. mains or by a hand generator. The control lever for the points is of a miniature
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