(c) Statistical statements relating to analysis of train and locomotive kilometrage, coal and fuel oil running expenses; consumption of lubricants, and costs of repairs to locomotives, carriages and wagons will be found at Appendices X to XV while classifications of rolling stock are at Appendices XVI to XX.
WAY AND STRUCTURES
41. Maintenance. Way and structures were maintained in good order during the year.
42. Track. (a) The main line track was maintained to a good standard. All the fishplates in the main line were carefully inspected and greased.
(b) A portion of the track inside Beacon Hill Tunnel, which was badly worn, was renewed. The work involved the renewal of 100 lengths 95 lb. section rails, 36 ft. long.
(c) The loop line at Ma Liu Shui Station, which was laid with old 85 lb. rails, was completely replaced with new 95 lb. section rails. Total length of track relaid was 1,488 ft. with the addition of 360 rail anchors to prevent rail creep.
(d) Spot renewals included the renewal of five 95 lb. worn rails, 36 ft. long, three 1 in 8 95 lb. crossings, two 1 in 10 95 lb. crossings and two 18 ft. 95 lb. switch tongues.
(e) Due to excessive wear on the rail head of the outer rails on the curves at Miles 21, 51, 54, 82, 91, 101, 102, 143 and 151, all the outer rails of these curves were turned so that the worn edges face outwards. Altogether 261 lengths of rails were turned.
(f) Some 3,133 sleepers were renewed during the year and rail creep was kept completely under control.
43. Signalling. All signal arms, point indicators and fouling points of all stations were painted.
44. Tunnels. All tunnels were inspected and maintained in as good order as funds permitted during the year. A length of 118 linear yards of No. 5 Tunnel was thoroughly cleansed with high pressure jets of a mixture of detergent and water and sprayed with inch cement mortar by the 'Aerocem' process to protect the brick lining and to combat moisture.
45.
Bridges and Culverts. Major repairs were done to bridge No. 24 at the north of Tai Po Market Station including the construction of an
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