 The coaches were, at first, drawn up the Hatton incline by a newly installed stationary engine, with horses providing the power from the top of the incline.The horses were assisted by a wagon sheet on a pole attached to the carriage to harness favourable winds.A second stationary engine was installed at Balbeuchley the following year, and in 1833 two steam engines, the "Earl of Airlie" and the "Lord Wharncliffe", replaced horses on the level sections.