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.
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Bakers Street to Morton Pinkney - request for infoDuring the posturing that took place between John Bell of the Metropolitan Railway and Pollitt of the MS&LR on the run up to the buildi… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Jul 15, 2010 Reply by Robin Cullup |
Reinstated pagesThrough nobody's fault a few pages went missing when the website was upgraded. Several have been recently reinstated. Andy has relocated an… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Jul 8, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson |
Re: 44030 at Towcester 1905The photograph of "4F" 44030, supposedly at Towcester in 1905 raises a few questions. First of all the first "4F" was not built by the Midl… Started by Robin Cullup |
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Jun 21, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson |
The last train on the SMJLink to image Gents The link above takes you to Flickr, and states, "The last train on the SMJ" - Discuss! Andy Started by Andy Thompson |
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Jun 19, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson |
Coaching stock.After the get together at Stoke Bruerne, a fabulous day! My next question to you all is the original types of coaching stock on the predece… Started by Ian Scott |
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Jun 19, 2010 Reply by Jim Goodman |
Point to Point Timings on the SMJ SectionFor members' interest I attach a copy of the relevant part of the Point to Point Running Times for Freight trains as issued for the Midland… Started by Robin Cullup |
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Jun 14, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson |
The Get Together in June - a summaryGentlemenI have started this discussion as a way of (hopefully) bringing together those who are coming to our get-together on the 12th of J… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Jun 13, 2010 Reply by Gary |
Loco liveries 1903 1923I have an "O" gauge gateneal 2-4-0 Tank Beyer Peacock loco kit, recently acquired from a model show, built to a high standard, but unfinish… Started by Ian Scott |
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Jun 8, 2010 Reply by Peter James Phillips |
More 1960 NewsJust to say that in the June RCTS Railway Observer "Nostalgia Corner" there is another feature on 40 years ago. It concerns the opening o… Started by Peter Fleming |
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May 31, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson |
Locomotive Types seen on SMJR metals - NEW UPDATED & COMPLETED PageI've finished setting up this page. It can be found by clicking on PAGES OF HISTORY at the top of the page. I've deleted the old page after… Started by Dick Bodily |
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