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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tail lamp for saleHi all, I have for sale a oil / paraffin tail lamp, marked BR ( M ), it's in good condition, the burner has a few small holes in the base,… Started by gordon kettell |
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Northampton & district model railway club exhibition August 20thHope this post is ok the N & DMRC is having its annual exhibition on 20th August at Cogenhoe Village Hall,York Ave,Cogenhoe,Northam… Started by Paul Morgan |
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SMJ StaffHello all, Been doing some research lately and came across a wedding certificate that lists my Grandfathers occupation as a "Platelayer" no… Started by les gee |
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Aug 3, 2016 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Stratford-upon-Avon and Midland Junction Railway Jody IosiasHi I just found on Amazon Japan the book Stratford-upon-Avon and Midland Junction Railway by Jody Iosias. Apparently it’s worth around £ 30… Started by Jack Freuville |
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Jun 24, 2016 Reply by Peter S Lewis |
The very last train at Stratford Old Town Station [SMJ]Hello everybody, Hopefully you can settle an argument for me. I was chatting to an acquaintance yesterday after looking at a photo of a pan… Started by Rob Davidson |
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May 26, 2016 Reply by Richard Maund |
MOD Trains from Long Marston to KinetonFurther to my question yesterday about the last trains through Stratford SMJ Station, l informed my acquaintance about Richard's answer and… Started by Rob Davidson |
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May 26, 2016 Reply by Rob Davidson |
Your museum needs you!Dear SMJ member Your museum needs you! I have just come off the phone after a great chat with Rob Hamblin. Towcester museum are putting… Started by Andy Thompson |
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May 25, 2016 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Towcester Station : Northampton Mercury (30th December 1865)The following article appears over on Flickr... Sunday 1st May 2016 marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of Towcester Station on the… Started by Graham Ward |
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LAST RITES - book from John EvansJust searched the forum for any mention of this new book but can't find anything, so: Received today, a delightful book describing the au… Started by Tony Goff |
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Apr 15, 2016 Reply by John Evans |
Northampton article in Steam DaysNot SMJR but anyone interested in the SMJR would probably be interested in the in depth article on Northampton in April Steam Days. Started by Dick Bodily |
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