‘The Stratford Upon Avon & Midland Junction Railway’ (or S.M.J.) was a small independent railway company which ran a line across the empty, untouched centre of England. It visited the counties of Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and a little of Buckinghamshire, only existing as the SMJ from 1909 to 1923. In 1923 the S.M.J.became a minor arm of the London Midland and Scottish (L.M.S.), then in 1948 'British Railways' 

Gone but not forgotten: "the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth"


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Funny Story about Kineton Military Railway 1 Reply

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 3 hours ago.

Blisworth - Towcester ETS working

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.

Blisworth 1920

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.

Evesham Redditch & Stratford-upon-Avon Junction Railway 8 Replies

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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Richard Thomas/The Tramway bridge/Wheldon's Sidings and Bridge 2 & 3

Richard Thomas/The Tramway bridge/Wheldon's Sidings and Bridge 2 & 3

The title says it al I think!

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Comment by Andy Thompson on November 1, 2010 at 15:21
You are indeed forgiven George. Its a tasty subject, lots to get your teeth into!

Andy
Comment by George Coles on November 1, 2010 at 14:41
Andy - apologies. I watched them as a slide show, and didn't see the caption. Mouth open -insert foot. Sooorry
Comment by Andy Thompson on November 1, 2010 at 13:49
George - I captioned each image. Can you think of a summary for the album?

Andy
Comment by George Coles on November 1, 2010 at 13:43
Nice pictures, but not of much historical use if not captioned.

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