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39. The maintenance cost of the diesel electric locomotives was 0.540 per km. compared with $0.547 per km. in the previous year. The small decimal drop in the maintenance cost was insignificant and robably due to the higher kilometrage of locomotives affecting the

bour cost per kilometre.

1 40. Carriages and Wagons. All carriages and wagons were main- hined in an efficient state. In addition to routine maintenance and epair, 16 carriages and 19 wagons were overhauled and painted, 7 arriages were converted into brake carriages and 28 carriages were iven an intermediate inspection and repair which comprised the achining of wheel tyres, and the re-conditioning of electrical equipment nd running gears.

) 41. A 30-ton covered wagon and a 10-ton steam crane, which were yeyond economical repair, were sold by public auction for $2,233.30

nd $6,745.48 respectively.

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42. Electrical Work. All electric lighting, power signals and other lectrical equipment on the railway were maintained to a good standard. wo additional mercury discharge lamps were installed at Blackheads Foods yard. In order to improve lighting conditions, additional mercury ischarge lamps were erected at Kowloon, Tai Po Market, Fanling and Sheung Shui Stations. The wiring of 43 staff quarters at Hung Hom

nd 6 staff quarters at Sha Tin and Cha Hang was renewed.

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43. Work done for other Government Departments. A considerable mount of work was completed for other Government departments. The more important items included the manufacture of 80 iron castings, 15 bronze castings, 22 aluminium castings, 7 hot water cylinders, 22 quide rails, 2 sea water strainers, 2 fuel tanks, 4 dividing plates, one vire twisting machine, 32 pins, 2,278 steel bushes and the repair of 37 quide rails and 166 items of hospital equipment.

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: 44. Statistics. The average consumption of diesel oil was 3.25 kgs. ver engine km. compared with 3.40 per engine km. in the previous year. Statistical statements relating to the analysis of train and locomotive tunning, fuel oil running expenses, consumption of lubricants, the cost of repairs to locomotives, carriages and wagons will be found in Appendices VI to IX while classifications of rolling stock are at Appendices X to XIII.

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