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Not exactly railway but the exact type of bottle illustrated in Arthur Jordan's book. His mother had been Manageress in the Stratford Old Station refreshment room where this beer was sold. Was it any good ? !
‘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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More building at Towcester 2 Replies
I hear there has been more building at the station site in Towcester.Anyone know what they've dug up?…Continue
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Started by Andy Thompson. Last reply by Nigel Nov 7.
Broom History Group Event 9th November 2024
Broom History Group will be holding an event at Broom Village Hall 2-4pm on 9th November 2024 including a film on the railway and Broom Junction.…Continue
Started by Simon Stevens Oct 25.
Misunderstanding Easton Neston 2 Replies
Hello, I'm a new member and I've searched through the articles and can't find anything specific to my answer/ question. Can anyone help?…Continue
Started by Matt Davis. Last reply by Matt Davis Oct 16.
Loco N° 5. 2-4-0T
Hi everybodyI’m building a OO gauge model of Fenny Compton and Clifford Sidings over here in Belgium.Quite a strange idea but so be it…In view of this I plan to transform a RTR Beatie Well Tank into SMJR N° 5 the 2-4-0T and use some etchings for the…Continue
Started by Jack Freuville Aug 29.
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Last train 1952.
This newspaper cutting on the site, originally posted by Alwyn Sparrow,concerns the last train. However it states that a Mr Clifton had presented the very first ticket issued in 1875, Stratford to Salford Priors, to the Shakespeare TrustMuseum. I…
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The original 1960 ground frame sign when on display at Stratford Railway Museum, sadly now closed. The railway collection contents were sold but the extensive model railway built by Mr Cowan is still awaiting a new home I believe.
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Model of the Old Station at the now closed Stratford Railway Museum in Rother Street.
SMJ button
"SMJ buttons are not that common. I have seen them go for £200 in the past although this one at GCRA auctions was just £50"
"Hello Peter
A warm welcome to the site!!
Enjoy!!
Peter"
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- Which station was not on the SMJ network?
- Dawlish
- Which rail company became a constituate part of the SMJ?
- The East and West Junction Railway
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- At 16:07 on January 18, 2024,
Peter S Lewis said…
Hello Peter
A warm welcome to the site!!
Enjoy!!
Peter
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