Pages 126 and 127 of John Graham's report book 1838-1845

[Page 126]

February 4th 1842
John Graham Reports

On Tusday last the Black Boy South Bank Rope Broke when the Laden waggons was Desending
Damages 30 £
Other 6 Waggons was Broke on the Tunnell Line about 10 Days agoe Damages 24 £
The Above has been all Sent to the Shildon works _______

Yesterday morning the Shaft of the Black Boys Engine Drums Broke

[Page 127]

I have examned the Spring Buffers and it is my opinion that the Coaches are quite Safe without the guards at the end of the Springs as they are guarded by plates in the Center _________
It appears that it will be from 10 to 12 Weeks before the whole of the Coaches can be fit up ___