38. Carriages and Wagons. All carriages and wagons were main- tained to an efficient state. In addition to routine maintenance and repair, one 65-ton crane, 18 carriages and 13 wagons were overhauled and painted and 37 carriages were given an intermediate inspection and repair which comprised the machining of wheel tyres and the re- conditioning of electrical equipment and running gears.
39. Electrical Work. All electric lighting, power signals and other electrical equipment on the railway were maintained to a good standard. 40. Work done for other Government Departments. A considerable amount of work was completed for other Government departments. The more important items included the manufacture of 340 iron castings, 46 phosphor bronze castings, 36 brass castings, 12 aluminium castings, 36 lead bricks, 1 lead castle, 40 guide ram boxes, 2 water dividers, 6 hot water cylinders, 1 chute system for a night deposit safe and the repair of 88 items of hospital equipment.
41. Statistics. The average consumption of diesel oil was 3.21 kg. per engine km. compared with 3.25 kg. per engine km. in the previous year. Statistical statements relating to the analysis of train and locomo- tive running, 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.
WAY AND STRUCTURES
42. Maintenance. Way and structures were maintained to a good standard during the year.
43. Track. The following works were carried out during the year: (a) The main line track was maintained to a good standard. All fishplates were carefully inspected and greased. Some 1,130 lengths of 95-lb. rails, 2,800 cubic yards of stone ballast and 10,084 timber sleepers were renewed during the year.
(b) Badly corroded or worn track components were renewed wherever necessary. During the year 1,205 pairs of fishplates, 5,246 fishbolts and 6,045 dogspikes were replaced and 47,300 Macbeth spikes were used.
(c) For the purpose of restoring the rails to their proper inclination, the rail seats on the sleepers of the main line curves at Miles 11, 82, 10 and 101 were adjusted by adzing.
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