 It was intended to be for school children and their teachers only, but this ruling was not adhered to and the train was packed with roughly equal numbers (about 750 of each) of children and adults.The train left Wolverhampton at 9.12 AM, comprising 42 four-wheeled coaches and four brake vans.Braking of the train was supplied entirely by manual application of brakes on the engine (and tender) and the four brake vans (each van manned by a guard).