‘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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Interesting Ebay item 1 Reply
Thanks to Gary for the heads up!https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F254054775180AndyContinue
Started by Andy Thompson. Last reply by Phil Street Jan 8.
Fenny Compton Goods shed 1 Reply
HelloSome time ago I posted a question concerning the goods shed at Fenny Compton as indicated in 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 ;…Continue
Started by Jack Freuville. Last reply by Simon Dunkley Jan 8.
E&W JR first train 1 Reply
HelloDoes someone have a copy of the picture of the first train running on the East and West Junction Railway as stated in J Dunn’s book The Stratford & Midland Junction Railway on page 43Best regardsJackContinue
Started by Jack Freuville. Last reply by Simon Dunkley Jan 7.
The SMJR Great War Roll of Honour 14 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 Barry Taylor Dec 21, 2018.
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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 posted a photoBLISWORTH STATIONMASTERS.
From the list it can be seen that the Stationmasters almost alternated on a yearly basis, between the L.N.W.R. and the Northampton & Banbury Railway (up to 1910), then the S.M.J. from 1910 to 1923. After this date the whole system became the…
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Blisworth Station Yard.
"UPDATE - The yard at Blisworth showing the Wagon Repair facility and G. E. BEVAN & CO. sidings.
Iron ore was sent via tramway down to the Grand Union canal. There was a tipping stage on the canal bank where removable tubs in barges were filled…"
NIGEL posted a photoGAYTON IRONSTONE QUARRY.
The workings to the east of the crossroads along the Gayton to Blisworth road are show on this map c.1900 - 1910, (red area).The narrow gauge tramway is shown running parallel to this road, then passing under the Rothersthorpe to Tiffield road via a…
NIGEL posted a status"While we are on the subject of new railway books, there is Col. Stephens & His Railmotors, out at the same time as Vol. 2 on the SMJ."
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CONCRETE POST REMAINS
The remains of a reinforced concrete post near Bridge 4, on the old N & B line at Gayton.
NIGEL posted a photo
BRIDGE 3 CEMENT MARKERS
On the old Northampton to Banbury line at Gayton. Subsidence markers dated 10th September 2012. On the northern pillar of the bridge.
Jim Goodman commented on NIGEL's photo
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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…"
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…"
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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,
- Welcome aboard! Andy
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