HC Deb 19 May 1947 vol 437 cc206-7W
94. Mr. Erroll

asked the Minister of Transport how many locomotives have been fully converted to oil firing on British railways; how many are in use by each of the main line companies; how many are out of service awaiting conversion; and what is the present total figure for the entire conversion programme.

Mr. Barnes

Twenty-three locomotives Have so far been equipped for oil-burning, 19 on the G.W.R., one each on the L.N.E.R. and L.M.S.R., and two on the S.R. Eight are at present undergoing conversion. It is proposed eventually to equip in all 1,229 engines.

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