Pages 42 and 43 of John Graham's report book 1838-1845

[Page 42]

May 3d 1839
John Graham Reports

That great inconvinience is felt by the Locomotive Engines Going to Croft he would therefore Recomend the Coals to be taking to the above place from Darlington by Horses

On Wedensday Evening the Chain of the Lifting Engine Broke the Engines weare much detained thereby

[Page 43]

May 10th 1839
John Graham Reports

That he tried the Tyne Side Engine on Saturday Last and found She would not Answer to Run with the Coach Train being defficient in Generating Steam

{ this Engine had been working on the Clarence Ry }

J G Begs to Call the Attention of the Commettee Again to the Importance of making propper Turns Out where the Road is to be relaid as it is Bothe injurious to the Traffic and to the Prejudice of this Company to Allow the Valuable Traffic upon the Line