Started spontaneously from a state of rest on a curve of one mile radius on embankment. Train brought to rest on the Plane 1 in 267 without the Break. Single Carriage, No. 12, descending on straight line. Gradient 1 in 267. July 11th, 1839. Single Carriage, No. 9, descending on straight line. Gradient 1 in 267. From initial velocity 40-90 miles per hour, down Madeley Plane. |