‘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'
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AndyAbout two years ago I ended up with some railway matter from a Bill Kendall who had been a Signalman on SMJ ending his railway career at Northampton No 1. I worked with him when I was working in Rugby PSB, I also covered the signa?l boxes at…Continue
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Broom Junction station site for sale 3 Replies
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National Archives, Donation and Kineton Photograph
Not sure if others are aware of the significant amount of documents held by the National Archives on the SMJ. The collection consists mainly of Directors Minutes etc. There is also a collection of early 20th C timetables, handbills etc. which I have…Continue
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HiI'm selling my collection of SMJR related 00 gauge modelsIf of interest for any of you please contact me by mail atjfreuville@gmail.comand I will send you the list and photosKind regardsJackContinue
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Comment by Barry Taylor on June 21, 2013 at 17:17
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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.
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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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