Binton
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https://www.google.fr/maps/@52.1882493,-1.8649743,17.46z
By the side of the B49 "
‘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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u-tube videos that might be of interest
This shows a local historian exploring Byfield, about 25 - 30 mins into it he looks at the site of Byfield stationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUkTcCWk4YkThis shows steam on the Paddington…Continue
Started by Dick Bodily on Saturday.
NEW BOOK ON THE SMJ - AVAILABLE SHORTLY 24 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 Dec 1.
John Jennings
Following the sad loss of John Jennings, a stalwart of the SMJ and our society, Mike Musson set up a page on his site. The whole sit is well worth a visit as it overlaps with us here at the SMJ society Go take a look…Continue
Started by Andy Thompson Nov 28.
The SMJR Great War Roll of Honour 12 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
Tags: of, Honour, Roll, War, SMJR
Started by John Jennings. Last reply by Jim Brown Nov 23.
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Stuart John Dodd commented on John Douglas's photoBinton
"Some of the ploughing engines survive,
https://www.google.fr/maps/@52.1878642,-1.8645735,3a,60y,12.11h,90t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s4OuJRLgUSVsK5pOe0Tipow!2e0!7i13312!8i6656"
Peter S Lewis left a comment for Stuart John Dodd"Interesting ...would probably make a chapter in a book..!!"
Stuart John Dodd left a comment for Peter S Lewis"There aren't any TGV lines near us,its much more like Stratford Old Town station with goods sheds disused but still intact, railways unfenced, there is a large railway yard at Buisson du Cadouin which is also intact, interesting google earth…"
Peter S Lewis left a comment for Stuart John Dodd"Stuart.. memories!!
Are there railway lines near you in France..TGVs, I suppose!"
Stuart John Dodd left a comment for Peter S Lewis"Hello Peter,
I remember my Grandfather mentioning your surname,he was the village wheelwright then carpenter/builder, he lived at The lindens until 1985 when he passed away, would have played football in the 20s/30s and was in the village…"
Peter S Lewis left a comment for Stuart John Dodd"Hello Stuart..Thank you for the background information! My own paternal grandparents lived at Rickyard Farm CC..probably they were still there in the late 1960s into the 70s... (Lewis) And my Dad had several brothers..and they pretty much…"
Stuart John Dodd left a comment for Peter S Lewis"Hello Peter,
Thank you for acceptance into the SMJ Society. I have a great interest in the line as I was born on the 21 July 1964 at the Lindens Clifford Chambers, within ear shot of the railway, then moved to Pillerton Priors in 1965, attending…"
Peter S Lewis left a comment for Stuart John Dodd"Hello Stuart..
Welcome aboard!!
Tell us about your SMJ links!!
Peter"
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- At 15:55 on January 27, 2018,
Peter S Lewis said… Interesting ...would probably make a chapter in a book..!!
- At 13:57 on January 27, 2018, Peter S Lewis said…
Stuart.. memories!!
Are there railway lines near you in France..TGVs, I suppose!
- At 12:57 on January 27, 2018, Peter S Lewis said…
Hello Stuart..Thank you for the background information! My own paternal grandparents lived at Rickyard Farm CC..probably they were still there in the late 1960s into the 70s... (Lewis) And my Dad had several brothers..and they pretty much constituted the village football team (1930/40s)..My own recollection of their reputation is that they would have given 70s Leeds Utd a run for their money!!
Do you have any photographic material of the SMJ line?
Kind regards,
Peter
- At 8:17 on January 27, 2018, Peter S Lewis said…
Hello Stuart..
Welcome aboard!!
Tell us about your SMJ links!!
Peter
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