Journal of the Institution of Locomotive Engineers Volume 30 (1940)
Journal No. 153
Bulleid, O.V.S. Presidential Address. 7-12.
Very dull: concerned arrangements made for mechanical and electrical
engineering during WW2: Committee chaired by Sir Nigel Gresley and membership
of Fairburn and Stanier from the LMS, Graff-Baker from the LPTB. Richards
from the LNER, Collett from the GWR and Raworth from the Southern. Sir Nigel
Gresley proposed the vote of thanks..
Mills, F. (Paper 412)
The fabrication of the locomotive frame by arc welding. 13-57. Disc.:
57-66.
Practice in Western Australia.
Journal No. 154
Andrews, H.H. (Paper No. 413)
Electric motor coach trains. 96-130. Disc.: 131-40.
Discussion: C.F. Fairburn (131-5) described LMS experience of the
Wirral electrification; F.N. Beasant (135-6) described the use of electric
motor vans (i.e. parcels vans with haulage ability) on the LNER Tyneside
electrification; W.A. Stanier (136-7) noted the use of lightweight rolling
stock for the Southport electrification. W.S. Graff-Baker (137-40) recorded
problems with bearings. J. Pelham Maitland (141) complained about vibration
in EMUs; C.B. Unwin (141-2); A.N. Moon (142-3 and written communication 145-7)
commented about weight reduction in the Southport units; Brian Reed (144-5)
commented on the high speed electric units used between Paris and Le
Mans..
Fell, E.W. (Paper 414)
Modern locomotive boiler shop practice. 157-206. Disc.: 206-13.
F.W. Abraham (206-7); G.R. Nicholson (207) use of steel castings by
LMS; J.F. Harrison (207-8) use of sling stays and copper welding; J.W. Thompson
(205); E.M. Gass (209) practice at Horwich; D. Patrick (209-10) note on
combustion chambers; G.F. Horne (210).
Journal No. 155
Clayton, Thomas (Paper No. 415)
Notes on the design of wagons for broad gauge railways in Argentina. 219-49.
Disc.: 249-72.
Wall, H. (Paper 416)
Locomotive boiler lagging and sheet metal work. 273-85.
Practice in India.
Journal No. 156
Cardew, C.A. (Paper No. 417)
The making of comparative efficiency tests with locomotives on the road.
294-356. Disc.: 356-64.
New South Wales.
Journal No.157
Cochrane, R.C. (Paper 418)
Some remarks and observations regarding the introduction of diesel traction
on the Buenos Aires Midland Railway. 371-92. Disc.: 392-413.
Passenger traffic was relatively low, and after an experiment with
Sentinel locomotives (where the only economic gain was decreased fuel
consumption) the railway turned to diesel traction. P.C.
Dewhurst (p. 403-4) commented on railcar design..
Journal No. 158
Pargiter, G.M. (Paper 419)
Modern locomotive shed running practice. 431-65.
Based on experience in LNER North Eastern Area. Refers back to
Papers 392 (1938) and 397.
Morton, H. (Paper No. 420)
Progress in locomotive foundry practice with reference to locomotive castings.
466-96. Disc.: 496-501.
Discussion: W.R. Carslake (697) noted the need for moisture control
in the sand.