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"I've been through all my books on the SMJ and according to Barry Taylor's book it's called Towcester East Junction. The only other reference I could find is in the "Track Layout Diagrams of the GWR and BR (W.R.) Section 29 the…"
‘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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NEW BOOK ON THE SMJ - AVAILABLE SHORTLY 18 Replies
Hi allI'm pleased to announce that the first volume of my history of…Continue
Started by Barry Taylor. Last reply by Barry Taylor Nov 7.
Malcolm Ranieri
Sad to report the untimely death last week of SMJ Society member Malcolm Ranieri. Malcolm was well known for his excellent steam train photographs that have appeared for many years in the rail preservation press. He was also one of the main…Continue
Started by Dick Bodily Oct 19.
Salvaged track bolts 1 Reply
Does any know if the bridges were numbered? Similar to how the canals number thier's. Because a few weeks ago I was magnet fishing under the if I bridge behind the bellebaulk housing estate in Towcester and pulled out a number of chair bolts and I…Continue
Started by John Godwin. Last reply by Dick Bodily Sep 28.
Planning Application for Binton Station Site 8 Replies
I've just been told by friends from Welford that there's a planning application to redevelop the Binton Station site:Binton Station Planning…Continue
Started by Simon Stevens. Last reply by Simon Stevens Sep 20.
Proposed conversion of numbers 5 and 6.
According to Dunn, the problems with the two BP tanks ns 5 and 6 running backwards were twice addressed with the idea of converting them to 2-4-2Ts, and that drawings were prepared on at least one occasion.Has anyone ever seen anything of these…Continue
Started by Simon Dunkley Jun 27.
Broom Junction station site for sale 1 Reply
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 May 17.
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Started this discussion. Last reply by NIGEL May 20, 2014.
P. W. HUT NEAR BRICKYARD BRIDGE 151 (TOWCESTER TO RAVENSTONE WOOD JCN)
This hut is now in use as a weedkiller store, with a huge black mixing container standing right outside.Continue
Started Apr 20, 2014
Gayton Station
Although not strictly SMJ, it is interesting to note that the London to Birmingham Railway, which lasted until 1846, had a station called Gayton, the forerunner of Blisworth Station. The original…Continue
Started Jan 29, 2014
TOWCESTER & BUCKINGHAM RAILWAY
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There is a local act for the above railway to be abandoned, dated 24th August 1893. Presumably this must have connected with the N & B Railway at some point, does anybody have any info ?…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by NIGEL Mar 20, 2014.
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NIGEL commented on NIGEL's photo20181010_130459
"Just been looking at some old maps it would appear that this junction was never actually named."
NIGEL commented on NIGEL's photo20181010_130459
"A huge warehouse is being built on the Ravenstone Wood Junction site in Towcester.
The old Tiffield Road is on the right hand side with Bridge 149 in the distance."
NIGEL commented on NIGEL's photo
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"Looking towards Towcester Station at the site of the Ravenstone Wood Junction.
Bridge 149 parapet is in the foreground."
Richard Denny commented on NIGEL's photo
BLISWORTH RAIL FREIGHT TERMINAL.
"It could happen if the government decides so. In which case the local council or anyone else won't have a say. All depends on whether the government decides its of strategic worth to have a depot there. The Howden case was different not being…"
NIGEL commented on Tim Roy's photo
Site of Salcey Forest station looking west
"No. 72 Maintenance Unit Squadron March 1942 - 1957 Salcey Forest near Roade. This was an Equipment Dispersal Depot initially a storage facility for aircraft engine spares, it quickly expanded to become a major depot for all manner of ground…"
NIGEL commented on Tim Roy's photoSite of Salcey Forest station looking west
"Number 72 Maintenance Unit Squadron from March 1942 - 1957, Salcey Forest near Roade.
This was an Equipment Dispersal Depot, initially a storage facility for aircraft engine spares, it quickly expanded to become a major depot for all manner of…"
NIGEL commented on ray w's photo
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"This number refers to the Parsons Spinney Bridge on the Fenny Compton to Byfield section. An underline bridge of the 'occupation' type. No company markings on this type, but see Knightcote Road bridge no.64 plate - oval and has the…"
NIGEL posted a status"Please note that, sadly, the Old Railway Exhibition at Towcester Museum has ended."
NIGEL commented on NIGEL's photo
BRIDGE 14 POST AT TOWCESTER.
"What's left of the mounting holes are on 15.5 inch centres, as shown below.
As it happens, my LMS Bridge plate no. 17 has holes on 15.5 inch centres.
So why did they deem it necessary to have stand alone concrete posts for these bridge plates…"
NIGEL commented on NIGEL's photoBRIDGE 14 POST AT TOWCESTER.
"The bolt hole of the left hand arm of the concrete post, is show in the photo below."
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- At 21:31 on August 27, 2013,
Tony Marsh said… Brick is with our Heritage Society - they have three cupboards of artifacts and documents in addition to masses of stuff at the NRO. I should have signed and dated that article on the brick - indeed it would help if there were a law demanding that everything on the net be signd and dated. By the way is it possible for you to just use the bogstandard email service for our comments - tony@marsht.plus.com Tony
- At 7:58 on August 27, 2013, Tony Marsh said…
By the way, in a past interaction you ask about a feature running up to the smj line. It looks like a defunct path. Having solid lines ALL around it suggests it was fenced both sides and gated - perhaps let to an individual for access at one time. Footpaths depicted on maps c 1885 and even now with dotted lines indicate a right to passage on that line but there may well be no fencing either side and hazard from stock is ones own problem (that last point of law is nowadays getting pretty weak). Tony
- At 7:49 on August 27, 2013, Tony Marsh said…
Blisworth brick company has been a bit nebulous but I condense all I know in the article at http://www.blisworth.org.uk/images/Bricks/Brickworks.htm.
By the way, if you have any Blisworth question you can put your keyword into the home page of that website. I run it - so I'm biassed.
Best wishes.
- At 21:34 on August 26, 2013, Tony Marsh said…
Your the 'man' - what a brick!! Tony
- At 20:21 on November 3, 2012,
Andy Thompson said… Nice to meet you today Nigel and thanks for the uploads. Andy
- At 14:14 on October 28, 2012, Andy Thompson said…
- Welcome aboard! Andy
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