Engineering Plant Reserve Overview

A stock of construction equipment kept for future use.

Equipment for construction work.

Avoid losses from selling usable gear needed later.

Machines that compress air.

For supplying steam to construction machinery.

Heavy lifting construction equipment.

Needed before creating a reserve and setting financial limits

When construction projects are completed, any reusable equipment should be sent to the Engineering Plant Reserve.

A document used to record the transfer of equipment from a project to the Engineering Plant Reserve.

The Advice Note must include details like the type of equipment, its cost, and which projects used it.

Instead of going to the Reserve, well-maintained equipment can be directly transferred to another project that needs it.

The Chief Engineer decides the value of equipment transferred to a new project, based on its age and condition.

The Engineering Department determines which equipment is suitable for the Engineering Plant Reserve.

The Stores Department manages the Engineering Plant Reserve, keeping track of equipment received, issued, and in storage.

Equipment in the Reserve should be stored in a convenient location with access for maintenance and repair.

Different types of equipment are stored in specific locations, like workshops or loco shops, depending on their maintenance needs.

Each piece of equipment in the reserve gets a unique number for easy identification and tracking.

A logbook detailing the movement of all reserve equipment, including receipts, issues, and balances.

The estimated value of an item at the end of its useful life for disposal or future use.

The current value of an item when it is returned to the reserve, factoring in depreciation and repairs.

The combined value of all items in the reserve, calculated by summing up the individual book values.

Documents used to record the issuance of equipment from the reserve to a specific work site.

The cost of the equipment taken from the reserve is debited to the work site that borrowed it.

Before repairing a plant reserve item, get an estimate and send it to the Chief Engineer for approval.

The cost of inspecting and repairing a plant reserve item is charged to the project it was used for. Additionally, the difference between the item's initial and current value is added to the project's cost.

If it's uncertain whether a plant reserve item will be needed soon, repairs can be delayed. In this case, estimate the repair cost and reduce the plant's value accordingly.

When plant hire charges include all costs like inspection, repair, and depreciation, these expenses go under account A-2210.

A certificate verifying the completeness and readiness for use of a plant reserve item.

The certificate should include a detailed description of the plant reserve item to avoid confusion.

The certificate must list any spare parts that come with the plant reserve item.

The inspection certificate allows for adding any additional remarks relevant to the plant reserve item.

The inspection certificate confirms that the plant reserve item is complete and ready for use.

The cost of using equipment from the railway is calculated from the delivery date to the return date, with both dates included.

The department borrowing the equipment is responsible for replacing worn-out parts, like washers or packing, at their own cost.

Spare parts for replacing worn-out items must be purchased from the railway at their book price plus extra charges.

If a part breaks or gets lost, the cost is shared between the railway and the hirer based on the remaining life of the part.

If the entire equipment is lost, the cost is divided using the same method as for a single broken part, based on remaining life.

Instead of going to the Engineering Plant Reserve, well-maintained equipment can be directly moved to a new project that needs it, with the Chief Engineer's permission.

The Stores Department is responsible for managing the Engineering Plant Reserve, keeping detailed records of equipment received, issued, and in storage.

Reserve equipment should be stored in a place that makes it easy to access for maintenance and repair, ideally close to workshops or loco shops.

The process of managing the Engineering Plant Reserve, including receiving, storing, issuing, and keeping track of equipment.

When a construction project is finished, reusable equipment gets transferred to the Engineering Plant Reserve.

When equipment from the Reserve is given to a new project.

Fees charged when equipment from the Reserve is used by other departments or private parties.

A document confirming that the plant reserve equipment is in good condition and ready for use.

A unique number assigned to each piece of equipment in the Engineering Plant Reserve for easy identification and tracking.

A detailed record of all equipment in the Reserve, including receipts, issues, and remaining balances.

The cost of inspecting, repairing, and using equipment from the Reserve is allocated to the project that used it.

When equipment in the Reserve is no longer needed, it can be sold as scrap or used for other purposes.

Obtain an estimate of the repair cost and send it to the Chief Engineer for approval before any work is started.

The cost is charged to the project that used the item, along with the difference between its initial and current value.

Expenses like inspection, repair, and depreciation are charged to account A-2210 when the plant hire charge covers everything.

The certificate should include:

1. Description of the plant reserve item
2. List of any spare parts included
3. Additional remarks relevant to the item's condition

It confirms that the plant reserve item is complete and ready for use.

The borrowing department buys spare parts at the railway's book price plus extra charges.

The department borrowing the equipment is responsible for replacing worn-out parts like washers or packing at their own cost.

The person renting the equipment is responsible for obtaining necessary licences and permits, ensuring safe operation, and being liable for accidents caused by the equipment.

The railway has the right to reclaim equipment with one month's notice or immediately in emergencies, without compensation to the hirer.

When repairs beyond normal wear and tear are needed, the railway and the hirer share the cost based on the equipment's remaining useful life.

A stock of construction equipment owned by the railway and kept for future use on projects.

Other government departments can borrow equipment from the Engineering Plant Reserve, but they must follow specific rules and procedures.

When a construction project is finished, any reusable equipment is transferred to the Engineering Plant Reserve.

The department borrowing the equipment is responsible for picking it up from and returning it to the railway stores yard.

The department borrows equipment at a specific hire rate, and also pays for any packing, handling, and transportation costs.

The Stores Department manages the Engineering Plant Reserve, keeping track of equipment arriving, leaving, and stored.

The Engineering Plant Reserve ensures that valuable equipment is not sold off after a project, allowing for reuse on future projects.

The cost of the borrowed equipment is charged to the project using it, and a detailed record of the loan is kept.

Before equipment is issued for use, an inspection certificate is created to ensure the item is in good working order.

Equipment can be sold as scrap or used for other purposes, depending on its condition and remaining useful life.