HC Deb 03 March 1947 vol 434 cc9-10W
77. Mr. Edward Davies

asked the Minister of Transport what progress has been made in the introduction of oil-burning locomotives on the British railways; and how many are in use on each of the four main line railways.

84. Mr. Peter Freeman

asked the Minister of Transport how many engines on each of the main railway lines have been refitted with diesel oil equipment since the termination of the war.

Mr. Barnes

Twenty locomotives have so far been equipped for oil burning, sixteen on the G.W.R., one each on the L.N.E.R. and L.M.S.R. and two on the Southern Railway.

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