‘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"
Electric train staff equipment had been brought into use between Blisworth and Towcester by 9 August 1910 (date of SMJR minute 451 (TNA file RAIL 674/3)) and presumably the new signal box at Blisworth appeared at the same time. In that this was so…Continue
SMJ board minute 1474 of 13 April 1921 (TNA file RAIL 674/4) approved that “the following expenditure be charged to Capital” for year 1920: “Blisworth: Signalling and alterations to Permanent Way, Improvements and additional signalling: £800”. In…Continue
Did this railway (as opposed to the East & West Junction Railway) go into receivership - if so, when. And when did it come out of receivership?Continue
Started by Richard Maund. Last reply by Richard Maund Feb 11.
Shall we bring this discussion under the proper heading!So far as the OS plan surveyed 1885, published 1886, is concerned: the OS liked - wherever they could - to have text running parallel to the top and bottom borders. When they came to add the…Continue
Started by Richard Maund. Last reply by Richard Maund Feb 10.
In looking for records of Richard Dunkley's career we have drawn a blank in many areas and are faced with a speculative trip to Kew Records Office - unless one of you guys know some answers:1)…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Porteous Oct 23, 2015.
Does anyone know where the "mailbag catching apparatus" was installed, before WWII, near Blisworth Station to serve the up and down expresses? I have accumulated conflicting opinions and can only…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony Marsh Dec 6, 2010.
This is a question for anyone. On two of the railway wagon tracks that lead to the canal from mines rather than the SMJ line or the main line there was a brake drum contraption that controlled the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by George Coles Nov 22, 2010.
I've just joined this group and have added a modest memory.
If, as I think, you're the chap responsible for the Blisworth village web site you may recall I sent you a couple of years ago some memories of Blisworth station signal box in the 1950s and 60s. I've updated these and if you drop me a line to my new email address, j.whitehead155@gmail.com I'll send you a copy.
First may I say its great to have your expertise on board, and second, I always stand to be corrected! Sometimes its a case of 'give it a shake - then see what comes out!' I welcome all the input you can give, and please, please feel free to correct. I'm trying to document it all, so add and delete as you know best!
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Hello Tony, what do you know about the 'BLISWORTH BRICK COMPANY'?
I have a sample picture, and know of the area by the canal where they were made.
Nigel.
Tony
I've just joined this group and have added a modest memory.
If, as I think, you're the chap responsible for the Blisworth village web site you may recall I sent you a couple of years ago some memories of Blisworth station signal box in the 1950s and 60s. I've updated these and if you drop me a line to my new email address, j.whitehead155@gmail.com I'll send you a copy.
Regards
John Whitehead
Caldicot, Monmouthshire
Welcome aboard!
Peter
First may I say its great to have your expertise on board, and second, I always stand to be corrected! Sometimes its a case of 'give it a shake - then see what comes out!' I welcome all the input you can give, and please, please feel free to correct. I'm trying to document it all, so add and delete as you know best!
Andy