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 Apr 28.
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.
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Well we got there n the end! A nice (combined) effort chaps!! Andy
Gary - good picture and I must say they appear to have made a good job of the restoration and it’s nice to see some recognition of the history of the line.
Sorry to steal your thunder Geoff - I just happened to be passing today.
Geoff
We look forward to the image! Andy
Just to let everyone know that the Stratfrod and Morton Tramway wagon which has been subject of some debate has been craned back into its orginal position outside Cox's yard on the Bancorft gardens in Stratford. There is a picture n this weeks Stratford Herald showing the wagon being lifted into position onto a short portion of track. I intend to go over next week to have a look and I will try and upload some photo's as from the picture in the Herald it looks really rather good.
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