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in bad weather, it had been raining continuous all day. I was blocked at the first Siding South Loop for about ½ an hour waiting for a labour Company, which eventually arrived, The Officer in charge of the Company came on my Engine & as it was his first trip up the line, he was very anxious, he only joined his Company on Friday from Blighty & it was his first appearance f on Active Service. On leaving South loop my Westinghouse Brake started to leak & the Brake continually going on, I cut it out altogether & used my Tender Brake, & proceeded along slowly & having no delays I arrived at St Jean at 17 oclock. The line over & near the Canal was in a very bad condition due to the excessive rain all day. I was expecting the Engine to come off several times & I held my breath 2 or 3 times, talk about a Ship in a heavy sea, it was just like that, my Engine would rise & dip & then