An improbable, funny, but absolutely true story relating to the Kineton military railway.Long after my Army days I still retained an affection and passing interest in Kineton ammunition depot where I served during the 1960s. Coupled to a 'love' of…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Dave Hayward on Sunday.
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
Started by Richard Maund Apr 20.
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
Started by Richard Maund Apr 20.
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.
I've been in touch with forum member Gary who organised last winter's Grand tour. I've suggested we could complete it this winter with the addition of some other sites with S.M.J.
connections. I've no doubt Gary will post details in due course.
Alwyn.
Added by alwyn sparrow on September 3, 2011 at 19:17 — No Comments
I'm looking forward to meeting members attending this second get together. After all the effort that Andy puts into the society & organising this event, I feel he deserves the support of members so please come along and meet your fellow S.M.J. enthusiasts on the 11th June.
Alwyn.
Added by alwyn sparrow on May 18, 2011 at 18:19 — No Comments
Peter
According to fellow forum member Kevin Moore whom I met last weekend there is still one line in use and he commented that two 37 class loco's coupled had traversed the branch very recently.
Alwyn.
Added by alwyn sparrow on May 10, 2011 at 16:12 — No Comments
Added by alwyn sparrow on March 27, 2011 at 14:28 — No Comments
Thanks Gary for organising another interesting day out despite the rain. Same good company as usual. I think it gets better each trip!
Alwyn.
Added by alwyn sparrow on February 26, 2011 at 20:08 — 1 Comment
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