HC Deb 08 October 1946 vol 427 c32W
145. Mr. Gammans

asked the Minister of Transport how many locomotives are to be converted to oil burning; what is the cost of the conversion; and what are the running costs in comparison with coal.

Mr. G. R. Strauss

Arrangements are in hand for the conversion of 1,217 locomotives to oil burning. I am not yet in a position to give estimates of conversion and running costs.

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