Important Economy Factor.

“The whole of the costs in connection with the rail-car service and the steam service which it replaces have been very carefully analysed, and a balance is shown in favour of rail-car operation.

“The use of rail-car units will ultimately have some influence on the locomotive construction programme and will enable a more profitable use to be made of the steam locomotives at present in service. The ‘Fell’ engines due for replacement will, with the introduction of petrol rail-cars, probably be reduced in numbers.”