‘The Stratford Upon Avon & Midland Junction Railway’ (or S.M.J.) was a small independent railway company which ran a line across the empty, untouched centre of England. It visited the counties of Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and a little of Buckinghamshire, only existing as the SMJ from 1909 to 1923. In 1923 the S.M.J.became a minor arm of the London Midland and Scottish (L.M.S.), then in 1948 'British Railways'
Gone but not forgotten: "the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth"
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Funny Story about Kineton Military Railway 1 Reply
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.
Blisworth - Towcester ETS working
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.
Blisworth 1920
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.
Evesham Redditch & Stratford-upon-Avon Junction Railway 8 Replies
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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Broom Junction
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Comment by adrian vaughan on September 22, 2009 at 7:44
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It is a very neat place. But when that was taken there was such a different attitude from govrnments and all the way around. People were employed to keep the line in order. It was a way of life. It wasn't merely a job. It is difficult to descibe. Men on the p-way gang felt that it was important that their length was kept smart. Maybe I could use the word 'innocence'? When I was a regular schoolboy visitor to my villae station I noted the lack of any garden. WHen I became a Lad Porter there I made a garden. 4 years alater the station ws shut. The station was not needed, the loyalty of all the staff was not needed. The Government said so. After a few kicks in the teeth like that even the most loyal railwaymen - the most innocent - get the message. We had a great feeling of 'being on the railway'. That wasn't wanted. WE weren't wanted! And the people who created this retrograde situation got' loadsamoney' and knighthoods - thus diminishing the honour of the later.
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Comment by Gary on September 22, 2009 at 7:31
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A well kept station isn't it?
The yard and ballasting seem to be immaculate as well as the embankment behind the station.
Today's railways could learn a lot!
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