‘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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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.
Olney BRM Sept 2023
Layouts based on actual SMJR locations are few and far between. Due to being given notice on clubroom, Olney as featured in BRM Sept 2023 is for sale!This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful, 15 years in the making, ready to run model…Continue
Started by Nicholas Young Jul 26.
Smj exploring and making new youtube videos 1 Reply
Hi all members.I was wondering if you could help by subscribing to my YouTube channel ‘NWP EXPLORING’ Mainly railway history and some exploring the SMJ .im planning to explore and video more of the SMJ , and if you have a desired area you would…Continue
Started by Neil. Last reply by Henry Jul 10.
Funny Story about Kineton Military Railway 2 Replies
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 Henry Jul 10.
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Tony Marsh's Discussions
Was the Railway Arch at Blisworth really built by R. Dunkley?
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In looking for records of Richard Dunkley's career we have drawn a blank in many areas and are faced with a speculative trip to Kew Records Office - unless one of you guys know some answers:1)…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Porteous Oct 23, 2015.
Large Scale Map of Blisworth Station
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Hello All.Map 4 of a sequence of maps beginning at…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony Marsh Dec 4, 2010.
Blisworth Mail Catching Apparatus
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Does anyone know where the "mailbag catching apparatus" was installed, before WWII, near Blisworth Station to serve the up and down expresses? I have accumulated conflicting opinions and can only…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony Marsh Dec 6, 2010.
"Automatic" points?
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This is a question for anyone. On two of the railway wagon tracks that lead to the canal from mines rather than the SMJ line or the main line there was a brake drum contraption that controlled the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by George Coles Nov 22, 2010.
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Hello Tony, what do you know about the 'BLISWORTH BRICK COMPANY'?
I have a sample picture, and know of the area by the canal where they were made.
Nigel.
Tony
I've just joined this group and have added a modest memory.
If, as I think, you're the chap responsible for the Blisworth village web site you may recall I sent you a couple of years ago some memories of Blisworth station signal box in the 1950s and 60s. I've updated these and if you drop me a line to my new email address, j.whitehead155@gmail.com I'll send you a copy.
Regards
John Whitehead
Caldicot, Monmouthshire
Welcome aboard!
Peter
First may I say its great to have your expertise on board, and second, I always stand to be corrected! Sometimes its a case of 'give it a shake - then see what comes out!' I welcome all the input you can give, and please, please feel free to correct. I'm trying to document it all, so add and delete as you know best!
Andy