Salcey Forest Station Site - The SMJ Society2024-03-28T12:49:34Zhttps://thesmjr.ning.com/forum/topics/salcey-forest-station-site?commentId=3138568%3AComment%3A44207&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDon't worry about getting int…tag:thesmjr.ning.com,2013-01-02:3138568:Comment:443472013-01-02T22:39:54.200ZRichard Woodshttps://thesmjr.ning.com/profile/RichardWoods
<p>Don't worry about getting into trouble, the farmer from Church Farm in Piddington uses the trackbed to drive his tractor, mainly during the spring and summer, albeit unoften. It's a pretty desolate place at the best of times, so you'd be fine. I was fine walking through between the A508 and Roade Curve, which is far more public.</p>
<p>Don't worry about getting into trouble, the farmer from Church Farm in Piddington uses the trackbed to drive his tractor, mainly during the spring and summer, albeit unoften. It's a pretty desolate place at the best of times, so you'd be fine. I was fine walking through between the A508 and Roade Curve, which is far more public.</p> Gary,
When I visited the site…tag:thesmjr.ning.com,2013-01-02:3138568:Comment:442402013-01-02T19:15:37.379ZJim Goodmanhttps://thesmjr.ning.com/profile/JamesMarkGoodman
<p>Gary,</p>
<p>When I visited the site in 2011 a farmer did inform me that it was not a public footpath. He wasn't aggresive nor did he tell me to get off. Afterwards I thought that perhaps he didn't own the land but used it as an unofficial track to get around his farm. Anyway, I'm pretty sure if you park your car on the road, past Piddington village, he will see it and come investigating!</p>
<p>Jim.</p>
<p>Gary,</p>
<p>When I visited the site in 2011 a farmer did inform me that it was not a public footpath. He wasn't aggresive nor did he tell me to get off. Afterwards I thought that perhaps he didn't own the land but used it as an unofficial track to get around his farm. Anyway, I'm pretty sure if you park your car on the road, past Piddington village, he will see it and come investigating!</p>
<p>Jim.</p> Hi Richard,
This section is…tag:thesmjr.ning.com,2013-01-02:3138568:Comment:444222013-01-02T09:49:45.095ZGaryhttps://thesmjr.ning.com/profile/Gary
<p>Hi Richard,</p>
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<p>This section is the only main part the "Tourists" did not manage to walk but I hope to complete it this year.</p>
<p>Do you think that 4 people could walk it without getting into too much trouble?</p>
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<p>The location of the station appears to be exactly where I surmised it was years ago. I have only just managed to get on a PC to join in the conversation as not so easy on my phone.</p>
<p>The album the water colour is in on Flickr belongs to one of OUR…</p>
<p>Hi Richard,</p>
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<p>This section is the only main part the "Tourists" did not manage to walk but I hope to complete it this year.</p>
<p>Do you think that 4 people could walk it without getting into too much trouble?</p>
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<p>The location of the station appears to be exactly where I surmised it was years ago. I have only just managed to get on a PC to join in the conversation as not so easy on my phone.</p>
<p>The album the water colour is in on Flickr belongs to one of OUR members!!!</p>
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<p>ATVB</p>
<p>G</p> Looking forward to seeing the…tag:thesmjr.ning.com,2013-01-02:3138568:Comment:441272013-01-02T09:08:03.563ZStephen Dawsonhttps://thesmjr.ning.com/profile/StephenDawson
<p>Looking forward to seeing them Richard</p>
<p>Looking forward to seeing them Richard</p> I've visited the Salcey Fores…tag:thesmjr.ning.com,2013-01-01:3138568:Comment:443402013-01-01T23:16:54.458ZRichard Woodshttps://thesmjr.ning.com/profile/RichardWoods
<p>I've visited the Salcey Forest site both in April 2009 and April 2012, as I have family living in Piddington. The gap in the hedges marked X is about 25 yards east of the platform. I also have photos of my findings which I will also update in April this year, where i'll be doing my walk along the entire SMJ between Showsley and Salcey Forest, although some sections of my walk are 'boarderline illegal' !!! I have successfully walked the length before, and i'll be posting photos from my walk…</p>
<p>I've visited the Salcey Forest site both in April 2009 and April 2012, as I have family living in Piddington. The gap in the hedges marked X is about 25 yards east of the platform. I also have photos of my findings which I will also update in April this year, where i'll be doing my walk along the entire SMJ between Showsley and Salcey Forest, although some sections of my walk are 'boarderline illegal' !!! I have successfully walked the length before, and i'll be posting photos from my walk this year! I'll be posting my 2012 photos to the website shortly, either today or tomorrow.</p>
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<p>Richard Woods</p> tag:thesmjr.ning.com,2013-01-01:3138568:Comment:444212013-01-01T20:29:38.388ZAndy Thompsonhttps://thesmjr.ning.com/profile/Andy
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1490439509?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="600" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1490439509?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="600" class="align-center"/></a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1490439509?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="600" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1490439509?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="600" class="align-center"/></a></p> I think we are getting there!…tag:thesmjr.ning.com,2013-01-01:3138568:Comment:443382013-01-01T20:21:44.310ZAndy Thompsonhttps://thesmjr.ning.com/profile/Andy
<p>I think we are getting there! This is going to be top of my list next time I come up!</p>
<p>Andy</p>
<p>I think we are getting there! This is going to be top of my list next time I come up!</p>
<p>Andy</p> Okay. Thats good to know.The…tag:thesmjr.ning.com,2013-01-01:3138568:Comment:444172013-01-01T19:46:58.674ZStephen Dawsonhttps://thesmjr.ning.com/profile/StephenDawson
<p>Okay. Thats good to know.The section immediately to the left of the gap is a lighter green colour. Perhaps that whole section was the Station building and platform area now covered by younger vegetation?</p>
<p>I must go along soon and have a good look.</p>
<p>Okay. Thats good to know.The section immediately to the left of the gap is a lighter green colour. Perhaps that whole section was the Station building and platform area now covered by younger vegetation?</p>
<p>I must go along soon and have a good look.</p> I think the station site is j…tag:thesmjr.ning.com,2013-01-01:3138568:Comment:444162013-01-01T19:15:57.917ZJim Goodmanhttps://thesmjr.ning.com/profile/JamesMarkGoodman
<p>I think the station site is just to the left of the gap in the hedge, there definitely trees growing on the platform. I'm pretty sure the station wasn't so near to the road as the watercolour shows.</p>
<p>Incidently, it looks like the picture belongs to our very own John Evans, he also has a watercolour of Towcester station.…</p>
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<p>I think the station site is just to the left of the gap in the hedge, there definitely trees growing on the platform. I'm pretty sure the station wasn't so near to the road as the watercolour shows.</p>
<p>Incidently, it looks like the picture belongs to our very own John Evans, he also has a watercolour of Towcester station.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/the-evanses/5962527528/in/photostream">http://www.flickr.com/photos/the-evanses/5962527528/in/photostream</a></p>
<p>Jim.</p> Found this image.Maybe the g…tag:thesmjr.ning.com,2013-01-01:3138568:Comment:444152013-01-01T17:59:09.889ZStephen Dawsonhttps://thesmjr.ning.com/profile/StephenDawson
<p> Found this image.Maybe the gap in the hedge is where the station sat?</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.topworldimages.com/Salcey_Forest_railway_station.htm" target="_blank">http://www.topworldimages.com/Salcey_Forest_railway_station.htm</a></p>
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<p> Found this image.Maybe the gap in the hedge is where the station sat?</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.topworldimages.com/Salcey_Forest_railway_station.htm" target="_blank">http://www.topworldimages.com/Salcey_Forest_railway_station.htm</a></p>
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