"Hi Andrew,
It's always interesting to get a new, and different, view on an old subject. The only point I'd like to make is the unusually large gap between the buildings and the platforms, as seen in this photo by HC Casserley. There…"
‘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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SMJ Forum
DVD on the SMJ 2 Replies
HiI’m looking for a copy of the film “The Stratford Upon Avon & Midland Junction Railway” edited by Hillside Publishing some time ago.This company is now out of business and cannot be called upon to get a copy.If possible, I would wish to…Continue
Started by Jack Freuville. Last reply by David Mead on Wednesday.
2F WDs working to Bristol
In the 1950s/60s we had a regular working of a 2F Woodford Halse WD to Bristol. I was always intrigued by how they got there. Does anybody know if that was via the SMJR please?Continue
Started by Bob Bishop Oct 15.
Talk to Welford Local History Society
I live in Welford on Avon which now incorporates the former Binton Station with its recent housing development.The local history society is currently planning its 2022/23 programme of events and talks and would be keen to include a talk on the…Continue
Started by John Read Oct 8.
Broom Junction station site for sale 2 Replies
Great opportunity for an SMJ enthusiast perhaps. I'm not sure what you could actually do with this site though!…Continue
Started by Simon Stevens. Last reply by Simon Stevens Oct 4.
SMJ photos
Jim Goodman's Discussions
EWJR Portland Cement Wagon
13 Replies
Hello All,I found this item on ebay, although it's a model, what I'd like to know is, was it actually based on the real thing? As you can see it has the initials EWJR and return empty to Ettington,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Goodman Apr 18.
SMJ photo on ebay - possibly!
6 Replies
Just seen this photo on ebay:-…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robin Cullup Dec 5, 2016.
SMJ Rulebook
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I see that an old SMJ rulebook from 1919 went for £133 on e-bay today.Anyone on here the lucky purchaser?…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Dunkley Dec 26, 2016.
Corby Model Railway Exhibition
Just a quick note to let anyone who is interested know that my 'O' gauge model based on Blisworth SMJ will be on show at the Corby Model Railway Exhibition, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October.…Continue
Started Oct 2, 2015
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"Hi Andrew,
Many thanks for your informative reply. I would certainly like to get hold of a copy of that copy of 'Model Engineer' you don't happen to know the date of it do you? Also I would be very interested to see a copy of the…"
"It's a remarkably accurate model that was photographed by Henry Greenly and written up in the Model Engineer magazine, complete with a dimensioned drawing. He says that it was built originally with dumb buffers. Exactly similar wagons were used…"
"Hi Jim & Steve
Apologies for not remembering that we had met before. I meet so many interesting people at exhibitions but I'm totally useless at remembering names; so unless I write it down immediately, I'm at a loss. I'll send…"
"Hi Mark,
We have met before, I've seen the Kineton layout a couple of times, very impressive merg electronics!
I had a model of Blisworth SMJ at the Kettering and District model railway society, you may have seen it once. I have visited the…"
"Hi Mark,
Long time no see. I think the last time we met was at the NEC when you were operating Kineton a couple of years ago. My partner Jenny works at Kineton Manor. I will endeavour to get to the L&WMRS club rooms one day. The problem is,…"
"Hi Jim & Steve
Welcome to South Warwickshire. Given that you are clearly keen modellers and that you have moved into the SMJ heartland, once the lockdown is over you would both be welcome to come across to visit us at the Leamington and Warwick…"
"Hi Jim,
I will be moving to Oxhill just south of Kineton into the heart of SMJ country.
Steve"
"Hi Steve,
Same here, just moved back to Leamington, to many things to do before I can work on model railways. Interesting sight, Warwickshire Railways, I look at it a lot, good section on the SMJ.
Jim."
"Hi Jim,
The DX is as yet unbuilt as i'm in the process of moving house so everything is packed away at the moment. When built it will be in SMJ livery and i'm intending to build stock to go with it.
I had a look at Warwickshire Railways…"
"Hi Steve,
Is your ex LNWR DX in SMJ livery? There is an 0 gauge kit which I keep promising to build. The picture in my avatar is scratch built model of the SMJ's Bayer Peacock 0-6-0 No 14. Here's a picture of the cement wagon from a…"
"Hi Jim,
I was also thinking of building one in 4mm scalefour to sit behind my ex LNWR DX goods No 7.
Steve"
"Hi Steve,
Thanks for your reply, interesting you should mention that Bassett-Lowke were fairly accurate models. My initial impressions of early model railways were of rather crude locos, carriages and wagons but I have a book on the history of…"
"Hi Jim,
It's understood that Bassett-Lowke models were fairly accurate representations livery wise.
Steve"
EWJR Portland Cement Wagon
Hello All,I found this item on ebay, although it's a model, what I'd like to know is, was it actually based on the real thing? As you can see it has the initials EWJR and return empty to Ettington, which all fits in with the real world.It was listed as a Carette/Bassett-Lowke model of 1909. Carette were a German firm based in Nuremburg and did make coaches for Bassett-Lowke and, although they probably took the date of 1909 from the plate on the model, it also fits in on the time line.For your…See More
"It's on the market. I thought it might of cost a bit more that £185k. I've attached the details:-
Binton Station
Jim."
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- At 9:34 on February 9, 2015,
Rob Chilcott said…
Thanks Jim!
- At 12:58 on May 29, 2010,
Andy Thompson said…
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