An improbable, funny, but absolutely true story relating to the Kineton military railway.Long after my Army days I still retained an affection and passing interest in Kineton ammunition depot where I served during the 1960s. Coupled to a 'love' of…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Dave Hayward Apr 28.
Electric train staff equipment had been brought into use between Blisworth and Towcester by 9 August 1910 (date of SMJR minute 451 (TNA file RAIL 674/3)) and presumably the new signal box at Blisworth appeared at the same time. In that this was so…Continue
Started by Richard Maund Apr 20.
SMJ board minute 1474 of 13 April 1921 (TNA file RAIL 674/4) approved that “the following expenditure be charged to Capital” for year 1920: “Blisworth: Signalling and alterations to Permanent Way, Improvements and additional signalling: £800”. In…Continue
Started by Richard Maund Apr 20.
Did this railway (as opposed to the East & West Junction Railway) go into receivership - if so, when. And when did it come out of receivership?Continue
Started by Richard Maund. Last reply by Richard Maund Feb 11.
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Towcester Railway Junction Print/Engraving.Tomorrow (17th April 2021) W&H Peacock Auctioneers in Bedford are auctioning two hand tinted engravings entitled "Opening The Towcester… Started by Colin Franklin |
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Michael MccarthyI too have received this unusual email, I would think that it a scam. This is the second time I have received it and will always delete it. Started by Paul Loveday |
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Mar 13, 2021 Reply by Paul Dowding |
Burton Dassett CablewayPlease find attached a copy of the OS 6" map 1888 - 1913 series that illustrates the subject cable-way (called a tramway on the map) and al… Started by Dave Hayward |
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Feb 22, 2021 Reply by Mark Reader |
Greetings from Bidford & a question re. Arrow river bridge at BroomHello everyone, I've just signed up. I'm a lifelong railway enthusiast originally from Dorset; my earliest memory is of being on the train… Started by Simon Stevens |
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Jan 22, 2021 Reply by Simon Stevens |
Banbury Merton Road Shed and Britannia Works TramwayBy any chance does anybody have a reasonable photograph of Banbury Merton Road Loco Shed? If so I would like to include into some private r… Started by Dave Hayward |
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Dec 30, 2020 Reply by Colin Franklin |
ScamLike others I have received the same scam message, my strong advice is delete it immediately and clear it from your 'recycled bin'. It will… Started by Dave Hayward |
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Michael MccarthyAdd me to the list of recipients of this unusual email. This is the second message from him this year and the second time I've deleted it!… Started by Steve Purcell |
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Dec 24, 2020 Reply by Graham Ward |
Michael MccarthyReceived an unusual email from the above gentleman, does anyone know him? Started by Paul Stratford |
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Rights of way on old smj trackbedsAs a wellesbourne Walker whose interest in railways and the oks smj in particular, are there restrictions on all or any sections of the smj… Started by Peter Vale-Humphreys |
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Dec 24, 2020 Reply by Hugh Jones |
SMJ maps and bookletHello, I live in Southern Alberta, Canada and I'm nearer to 80 than 70. Methinks it is time to reduce my railwayana before it is consigned… Started by Gordon Hopkinson |
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