‘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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GAYTON BRIDGES 1A,2,3
1A BRIDGE SUPPORTS, PHOTO TAKEN FROM THE NORTH SIDE, (ON THE RICHARD THOMAS SIDING SIDE).
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Comment by NIGEL on February 28, 2013 at 19:34
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Near to bridge 1A the stream appears to have been culverted, the remains of which are shown below. This is referred to in TONKS book 3 p34 when he states that "the small stream in the little valley along which the standard gauge line ran was culverted in bricks , an unusual refinement for a small line, but doubtless because bricks were made on the spot." This row of bricks goes on for quite a considerable distance and in some parts even the base of the culvert can be seen.
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The dimensions of the supports are; 3 '0" wide x 13' 6" deep x 8' 8" high ( from top of base to below stone cap) Stone capping is 12" thick, which makes the overall height at least 9' 8" .The supports appear to be made from red engineering bricks.
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