Standardisation approval sheet for a design improvement to the 'V' Series EAC Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img257 | |
| Date | 15th June 1925 | |
| RR 755 (10M) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 7.7.25 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 15.6.25. X No. 8770 Description of Parts: 'V' SERIES - EAC. CHASSIS. Origin: To improve design. Experimental Test Report: This standardisation sheet covers all points as fitted to 'V' type chassis now being despatched from the Works. Any alterations will have separate standardisation sheets. Road Test Report: Run 30,000 miles in France - 98-NK and 93-NK. The faults which have shewn up are all receiving attention. Drawing No. Part List A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers. B Scrap and replace on Chassis in works. C Scrap present stock and replace on all Chassis not yet handed to test. D Use existing stock Alteration effective on future Chassis Weight of Old Part. £ Cost of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. £ Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. £ 130. 16. 0 increase. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series............£......... Series............£......... Series............£......... Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. Ky/Rns. 27.6.25. SIGNATURES, DATE, REMARKS MR. JOHNSON, 1.7.25, Agreed. C.Johnson. MR. B. JOHNSON, 6.7.25, Agreed. B.J. MR. ROYCE, 18/6/25, Agreed H A Royce MR. WORMALD, 16.6.25, Agreed. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE, 23.6.25, Agreed. Rg. {Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY, 17.6.25, Agreed. Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY, 16.6.25, Agreed. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD, 17.6.25, Agreed, as I take it there is no alternative. Consider it essential to be in a position to apply cures for the faults referred to retrospectively if found necessary. MR. ELLIOTT, 16/6/25, Agreed AElliott, EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. NORTHEY, 19.6.25, Agreed. PN. {Mr Northey} MR. HIVES, 29.6.25, Agreed. E.Hives. | ||
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