Are there any photographs of live steam at Binton? I have only found the attached.

Hello Peter, thanks for letting me join. Ah, London Midland, well, that came about because a few years ago I wanted to respond to a query posted by someone asking for some railway related information, and I had to come up with an email address to do so. Having lived within sight and sound of part of the LMR for over half a century, I have deeply fond memories of its trains and in particular the lovely maroon signs, so it was an easy choice.

I don't have a working railway background, although I am apparently distantly related to Robert Stephenson, and my grandfather was a Station Master on the LNER, but I have been fascinated by railways all my life.

The main reason I asked to join the SMJR was because, having just completed a 4mm scale model of a freelance branch terminus set in the Dorset/Hampshire area, I was looking round for my next modelling project. After reviewing several hundred station plans I came across Byfield, and was immediately hooked. Here was a delightful wayside station with passing loop, goods yard, shed(s), signal cabin, bridges and water tower, and, as a bonus, it saw traffic and locos from various regions as well as BR standard types. So, that is my next build, as faithful a replica of Byfield as I can make, but I'll be using a bit of modellers licence and will be assuming that it kept its passenger service long enough to receive the unwelcome attention of Dr Beeching, as my favoured era is the transition from steam to diesel, say the early 1960's. I am delighted that there is so much information available on this site to help me realise that aim.

Kind Regards,

Paul

Thanks Peter

I grew up in Pattishall but live in Boston USA. Came across the site and it brought back very happy memories

Thanks

Steve

Hello Peter,

I will mention a railway talk when I go on March 10th.  Will get back to you if they are interested.  Many thanks

Jean

Hello Peter,

I am about to speak to the W.I. at Bidford about our stretch at Cranhill and the nature reserve.  Have included pics of Broom and Binton stations with railway track etc., maps, and a bit of history.  10th. March

regards, Jean

Thank you Peter,  I live in Foxcovert Drive, Roade - right where the line use to pass by and have been interested in it for the last few years. Out and about recently on my bike I have come across more and more of what was the SMJ so decided to join.  I am originally from Loughborough so have been interested in the Great Central Railway for many years and this started my interest in old railways.

Many thanks Peter for letting me join.
I walked the line yesterday between Blisworth & Tiffield, cant believe how much really remains, in such a short section.  Took loads of photos and short video clips of what I found.
I plan on walking the whole route over the winter period, so looking forward to that.
I normally post on the FB page "Disused Railways" and have my own personal FB  blog of my ramblings "The Last Trains Gone"  you have an excellent site here that has already answered several questions on things I found yesterday.
So many thanks, and look forward to posting shortly.
All the best
Terry.

Thank you Peter,

I've had a general interest in local railways for quite sometime now (I live in Coventry) but have only recently been interested in the SMJ

I am currently making an 00 1:76 railway model of Binton station during its LMS period