Event 36.

The event used 2 OMC 2 stroke toboggans for over 200 km of sledging. They ran very well and were kept in excellent condition by Sullivan and Anderson. There was never any trouble starting the machines in the morning and because of excellent maintenance breakages were minimised. By repairing broken springs as soon as possible, wear on the tracks was lessened. Bare ice and steep grades meant inevitable breakages though replacements were available on the expedition. Petrol consumption was surprisingly economical, considering the weight pulled. Most travel was done by train (i.e. toboggan, sledge, toboggan, sledge all connected), which, by equalising work done by the toboggans, usually meant equal fuel consumption. A detailed report on mileage, fuel consumption, breakages and repairs should accompany Sullivan's report to Antarctic Division.