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"Hi Ray
Nice to see your image of the Fenny-Burton Dassett Key. This is an original key for the next section down the line. Its fairly well weathered, and the only remaining paint is on the back."
‘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'
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Ravenstone Wood as three way junction? 1 Reply
A close analysis of the 1945 RAF aerial photographs available in the historical imagery resource on Google Earth has provided evidence that Ravenstone Wood was probably a three-way junction during the latter part of WW2 and for an unknown period of…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Robin Cullup Apr 15.
Turntable at Burton Dassett 4 Replies
As part of my research prior to creating a model of the EHLR/SMJ junction at Burton Dassett, I’ve just had the privilege of looking through the original notes and letters produced by Eric Tonks whilst writing his 1948 book “The Edge Hill Light…Continue
Started by Mark Reader. Last reply by Mark Reader Mar 29.
The SMJR Great War Roll of Honour 11 Replies
Many of you will be aware that in common with all other railway companies the SMJR lost many of its employees for all or part of the Great War as the patriotic duty to volunteer was overwhelming. Railwaymen were technically exempt but many chose to…Continue
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Started by John Jennings. Last reply by Simon Stevens Dec 15, 2017.
Broom Junction station site for sale
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 Dec 11, 2017.
NEW BOOK ON THE SMJ - AVAILABLE SHORTLY 14 Replies
Hi allI'm pleased to announce that the first volume of my history of…Continue
Started by Barry Taylor. Last reply by John Evans Nov 22, 2017.
Fenny Comptn
HelloI purchased the book « Track Layout Diagrams of the Great Western Railway and B.R. (W.R.) section 29 » « Stratford-upon-Avon & Midland Jcn Rly » by R.A.Cooke ISBN 10 :1 871674 20 4N page 29/9 on the 1903 track plan it shows a goods shed at…Continue
Started by Jack Freuville Oct 16, 2017.
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Turntable at Burton Dassett
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As part of my research prior to creating a model of the EHLR/SMJ junction at Burton Dassett, I’ve just had the privilege of looking through the original notes and letters produced by Eric Tonks…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark Reader Mar 29.
Kineton Station
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The Leamington & Warwick Model Railway Society's N gauge model of Kineton Station will be on display for the very first time at our annual exhibition at Leamington College on 4th & 5th March.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Dunkley Mar 1, 2017.
Kineton Station at the National N Gauge Show
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On 12th & 13th September, members of the Leamington and Warwick Model Railway Society will be at the National N Gauge Show (Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, Fosse Way, Nr Leamington Spa)…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nick Meredith Jan 15, 2016.
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Where is this Bridge
"Thanks Simon. Although not specifically listed in the owner's archive as the railway bridge, because his collection was all of railway memorabilia, his family thought it was the SMJ bridge. However, although not familiar with the area, I was…"
Mark Reader replied to Mark Reader's discussion 'Turntable at Burton Dassett'"Hi Barry
Many thanks for such a comprehensive response. I've got copies of both publications you refer to and have just sat and looked at them again, alongside other diagrams of Burton Dassett.
Although Tonks refers to the turntable, he…"
Barry Taylor replied to Mark Reader's discussion 'Turntable at Burton Dassett'"Hi Mark
Having checked my notes my main references appear to be from Eric Tonks, in his two books - the original Ironstone Railways & Tramways of the Midlands and the later series on the Quarries - much the same info in both, but I do think…"
Simon Stevens commented on Mark Reader's photoWhere is this Bridge
"Could be Broom, but the road bridge at the West end of the high street; the terrace of houses at the top right are a good match for those there today. It's definitely not the SMJ bridge."
Mark Reader commented on ray w's photo
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"Thanks Ray
The paint scheme did look a little odd (hence my query), so its nice to get your follow-up comments. Even though the colours are a bit off, its still nice to see a photo of it, so many thanks for posting it on the site for others to see."
Mark Reader commented on ray w's photo1522149077520525550472
"Hi Ray
As a resident of Kineton, this photo is of particular interest. Did you repaint it, or was it already done when you got it? The reason I ask is because I'd love to know how close the background colour was to the original. On the current…"
Mark Reader commented on Mark Reader's photoWhere is this Bridge
"We've recently been givin this photo which was purchased from The Birmingham Post in 1964. The receipt describes it in ink as 'Bridge Demolition, but a penciled addition says 'at Broom - taken 9-6-64'. However, the houses…"
Mark Reader replied to Mark Reader's discussion 'Turntable at Burton Dassett'"Thanks Bary
Its great to hear that you can confirm it existed and have references to its removal. Any chance of me seeing them?
The image and reference in Jordan's book is partly why I had doubts. The turntable on all the drawings is located at…"
Barry Taylor replied to Mark Reader's discussion 'Turntable at Burton Dassett'"Hi Mark
I don't have any doubt that the turntable was actually provided. I have a few references to it having been removed around 1940-42 when the Marlborough Farm site was being developed and new sidings etc provided- one account states…"
Mark Reader posted a discussionTurntable at Burton Dassett
As part of my research prior to creating a model of the EHLR/SMJ junction at Burton Dassett, I’ve just had the privilege of looking through the original notes and letters produced by Eric Tonks whilst writing his 1948 book “The Edge Hill Light Railway, The story of an unfortunate line”. In both the original book and in subsequent references in other publications, Eric refers to a turntable being located in the sidings at Burton Dassett. However, although a turntable appears on the 1919…See More
Mark Reader commented on Dick Bodily's page The SMJR in Books and Magazine Articles - A List"Hi Dick
Another one for your list: I've just purchased a copy of B & R Video's Vol 205 of the Ultimate Archive Steam Series – The Jim Clemens Collection No 32 - “London Midland Steam Miscellany No3”. The DVD includes…"
Mark Reader commented on Dick Bodily's page The SMJR in Books and Magazine Articles - A List"Hi Dick. I recently came across a 2011 post by Si Donal showing S scale drawings of two SMJ wagons "found in a 1961 model railway magazine". I could find no reference to this in the publications list, so I thought that I'd have a…"
Mark Reader commented on Dick Bodily's page The SMJR in Books and Magazine Articles - A List"Hi Dick
I thought this was in the list, but I now can't see it (so forgive me if that's my error): Model Railway News January 1964 pages 176 - 183 - details and plans of Ettington Station, suitable for modelling, plus a short article and 9…"
Mark Reader commented on Dick Bodily's page The SMJR in Books and Magazine Articles - A List"Hi Dick
I’m not sure if it’s worth adding to the list, but last year I purchased an absolute gem of a book "Warwickshire Lime & Cement Works Railways” by Sydney A Leleux (Oakwood Press 2014). Whilst there is nothing…"
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