‘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"
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.
Shall we bring this discussion under the proper heading!So far as the OS plan surveyed 1885, published 1886, is concerned: the OS liked - wherever they could - to have text running parallel to the top and bottom borders. When they came to add the…Continue
Started by Richard Maund. Last reply by Richard Maund Feb 10.
Some time ago we ahd an interesting and lively discussion on the mystery station at Tiffield, which added quite a lot to our collective knowledge.I've recently been looking closely at two of the other mystery stations- at North End (sometimes…Continue
Started by Barry Taylor. Last reply by Richard Maund Jan 27.
Page 12 of Arthur Jordan's book features a full page reproduction of the E&WJ public timetable handbill for August 1873. Does anyone know where the original of that handbill is preserved?Incidentally, the timetable itself formed the basis of…Continue
Started by Richard Maund. Last reply by Barry Taylor Jan 25.
I've always thought that 'stopped by signal' might have referred to a signal given to the driver or guard by the passenger, rather than a railway signal being used. However - it is interesting that there is a signal marked in just the right place near Caldecote Rd bridge, and I wonder if this signal is also relevant to my comment about the temporary block post?
I've got one or two other contacts who might be able to add something to all of this - will give them a try and report back after my hols.
Good find, Barry. It's interesting that the timetable references a signal being at the station, and according to historical maps of the late 1800's, there was a signal post located just before the Caldecote Road bridge, slightly to the east, so this could help pinpoint the location of the halt at the Caldecote Road sight. Although, the maps are from 1885, which are 14 years after the station closed, but I shouldn't think the signalling equipment was reshuffled in the area. The historical maps list all sorts of things, from ground frames to signals to signal boxes, and even chains.
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