43222 @ Byfield (colour)
" A brilliant photo. It almost feels like being there.Why is modern digital potograph so flat and lifeless compared to this from nearly 70 years ?"
‘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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BLAKESLEY and an SMJ stamp
This item has come up in an auction recently and is a glimpse of the practice of carrying mail by train. Apart from the SMJ…Continue
Started by Graham Ward Nov 14.
Further about Ravenstone Wood Junction 1 Reply
Firstly a belated thanks to Barry for his excellent research that has returned these signal lever plates to their rightful home! [Perhaps their place of residence on the website needs changing!] Apologies for starting s new Forum discussion on this…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Barry Taylor Oct 23.
Ravenstone Wood Junction Signal Box-an anomaly 3 Replies
Closely examining the brass lever plates shown in the Olney Line entry in the Index Section of this website I noticed a significant anomaly. Some of the above plates, specifically 1, 10, 11, 12, 25, 32, 34. refer to platforms, loading dock, goods…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Barry Taylor Oct 9.
SMJ keys from the Towcester area 1 Reply
I have been contacted by someone who wishes to dispose of two sets of SMJ-related keys from the Towcester area, but does not want to put personal email or other details on this website. They have been given to him by the estate manager at Easton…Continue
Started by Barry Taylor. Last reply by Barry Taylor Sep 4.
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Another magazine article on the SMJ
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Barry Dunwoody Jan 21, 2015.
Article in the Meccano Magazine (Aug 1956) describing the SMJR Railtour
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Robin Cullup Jan 16, 2016.
Approaching Towcester from Ravenstone Wood
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Robin Cullup Apr 23, 2014.
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- At 11:10 on February 16, 2017,
Tim Roy said…
Dear Robin,
I would be delighted if some of my Father’s images of No.1000 at Blisworth were included in the Midland Railway Society Newsletter.
My aplogies for the delay in replying.
With regards,
Tim Roy
- At 12:34 on July 16, 2009,
Andy Thompson said…
- Robin
welcome aboard! Its good to have you with us and back in circulation!
Andy
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