An electric sewing machine costing $1,410 and a public address calling system at a total cost of $2,260 were obtained for the mechanical workshops.
69. Crown Agents. Two diesel electric locomotives, model G. 12 Clyde cost $1,040,000 each, but this may not be a final figure as there are still some outstanding debits.
Towards the end of the year, a large quantity of spare parts and service tools for the two diesel electric locomotives were also received.
Four second class coaches at an average cost of $324,486 each and three third class luggage carriages at $261,280 each, being the balance of the rolling stock order placed in 1946, were received during the year.
Revenue from the sale of unserviceable stores and old stores considered to be surplus to requirements during the year amounted to $90,231.52.
STAFF
70. The establishment of the Railway on 31st March, 1956 was as follows:
117 Pensionable Officers
446 Non-pensionable Officers
108 Daily Rated Staff
671
This is an increase of 5 over the previous year.
The following change in executive staff took place during the year:
Mr. A. A. Whitney was appointed Senior Accountant on 1st May, 1955, in place of Mr. K. W. Catton who went on vacation leave.
A total of twelve officers retired during the year after serving the Railway for periods ranging from 81 to 37 years.
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