Pages 175 and 176 of John Graham's report book 1831-1833

[Page 175]

We have had plenty of Engine power this week
There has been Led by Engines 2166
do By Horses 309
Total 2475

March 6th
As Joseph Howden was coming down Darlington Run with the Rocket Engine it appears that the waggons had to much speed as he came into the Run and the Rails being wet; he could not bring his waggons up; An Engine with A Loading train was Standing before him and he Ran upagainst them and Broke 3 waggons and the Engine Tender
{ ½ the repairs JP }

[Page 176]

March 15th 1833. Reports made to the Stockton & Darlington Railway Commettee by John Graham


The trade has gon very well on all this week, and we have had plenty of Engine Power, there has been led
_____________________________ by Engines 2624
By Horses 230
Total 2854

Gentlemen) As the Company has about 100 Chaldron Waggons and has very little for them to do at present except Leading the Ballast for the Railway and Coals for the Engines
I consider it would be better for the Company to sell the whole of there waggons; and allow the Coal Oweners to charge for the use of there waggons upon the Locomotive Engine Coals and also the